Elliot is a boy now--self sufficient and proud. He does things for himself and even for me! He is especially good at being my co-pilot on errands and helping with the dogs. I realize that I don't dread errands so much now, because with E, they are actually fun!
In late August, Elliot began Cedars Montessori School. I feel like angels sing when I drop him at school. I could not love this place, or the staff any more. It is a magical place where Elliot is THRIVING. Each day he tells me about playing or learning and I hear stories of new friends, Simon, August, Gracie, and more.
IN the first week their teacher brought in a turtle that had been injured in the street. They got to help nurse it back to health. Coming from a family that is fond of saving turtles, frogs, birds, etc...I love that he had this experience.
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Things Elliot is now into (and signs that he is a BOY now)
-Superheros
-DIRT
-fast running...ALL THE TIME
-jumping off everything
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Things Elliot has said in the past few months that I love:
"Mom, your going to want to teach your students Danger Catcher pose in yoga--in case they get into danger."
"Mom, when you do yoga it's like turning an avocado into guacamole."
"When I am sixteen, I won't drive yet, I promise." (P.S. I haven't even mentioned driving to him)
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Another thing, besides building that E is into is ANATOMY! He wants to learn all about his insides--which of course, makes his yoga teaching mama very excited! When other kids are not sure where their bones are, Elliot will tell you how very happy he is about having a ribcage.
In recent talks about what happens when you die, I think I may have sold the whole death thing a bit too much in trying to make it less scary.
With a huge grin Elliot told me:
"Mom, you will die! Daddy will die! I will die! And then we'll be the dead Brooks family in Heaven!!!"
Ummmmmmm....
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Life is good, so we'll stick with that for now. :)
**notes on the photos. E is now doing great with swimming--no floaties and taking lessons without fear of the water!
The famous tree pose made James and I laugh out loud. I said, "E, go by the tree and I'll take your picture--and THIS is the pose he struck! NEVER have I had him put foot on a tree! It looked so "posed" and yet--all his idea! Ha!
Finally, LEGO fest was insane and wonderful. I know E won't forget it. He held his own amongst the older, and larger kids...
