Guitar and Xylophone

When it comes to the internet, we often present a projection of ourselves that we want everyone to see.  In all honesty, I avoid taking photos of myself if I don't like the way I look.  But here is a picture that is just real.  Rather unflattering for me, but this is just us.  I'm wearing a tank top and leggings.  My hair is in a messy pony tail and I didn't shower that day.  I'm making the "guitar face"--a face I can't help but make when I'm concentrating while playing an instrument.  Eliot doesn't have clothes on because we undressed him since his clothes smelt after dinner and a big diaper.  This picture wasn't taken with a fancy camera or in a room with good lighting.  It was Chris's cell phone.  But here is a real, raw moment of me and my little boy making music together.  And I love it.

I have been having too much fun with Eliot's new instruments.  I sat on the floor last night and taught myself how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and that "Are You Sleeping, Brother John" song on the xylophone.  I proceeded to get way too excited about my musical "accomplishments" for the day.  And Chris gave me more pats on the back for it all than I'm sure was merited for such silly feats.

Today was a busy one for Eliot.  I took him to a playgroup for the first time where he tried to roll a ball with a boy his age, played with cars with another boy, and then attempted to push a girl in a walker around the room (in a nice, friendly way).  He seemed stunned at first, like he didn't know to do with a room full of little people.  I think he had fun!

Then we headed to his one year appointment.  All looks good.  Still tall and skinny, but the doctors always say that is simply how he is weight-wise.  And he doesn't look underweight by any means.  After the appointment, we headed to Moe's for lunch.  On the way, Eliot ate a ton of food in the car and then proceeded to eat a cup of guacamole.  And I mean their cup size, not the usual small portion you get on the side.  He leaned back and watched tv since basketball was on.

We went over to Target for bottle liners, milk, a couple more sippy cups, and a few other things.  He is drinking out a bottle some these days, but uses a sippy cup too.  I don't see what is too wrong with him using a bottle still even though "they" suggest to cut it off around a year.  When we got home, Eliot downed some milk, listened to a few stories, and passed out.  I'm expecting him to nap until 8:00 pm, I bet.  And that's Eliot's adventures for the day!