The Elliot show!

Catching up on cute (plus Cat Power)

new construction

so it's really difficult to see dimension through these pics so you only get half the effect of what it is to hold the creations in your proud parent grubby little hands.

conversations with Elliot

E making jokes as he spies things in the kitchen:

E: Mom, your a pan head!

E: Mom, you're a pot head!

later that week...

E (running) Look mom, I'm so fast, I've got speed, I'm on speed! I'm on speed! (**he just meant he was full of speed and quick, I promise he doesn't know any more than that!)
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In the car after school:

E: Mom, can we get some coconut water?

me: Not today honey, you had some yesterday, coconut water is a treat."

E: I don't want it to be a treat, I want it to be regular.

me: It's a treat honey, because it's expensive.

E (exasperated) But mom, ugh, I LIKE EXPENSIVE THINGS!

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Calling to me after I have put him to bed.

E: Mama, I'll never forget you in the whole wide world!

Tonight calling after bed to me:

E: Thank you!

me: For what?

E: For getting me Horizon milk at Starbucks today.

me: You are SOOOO welcome, honey. I love you.

E: I love you too. You are the best girl and I never want another.

Funny genius

So we're convinced that Elliot is not only a comedic genius, but a construction genus as well. And yes, all parents are partial to their kids, but by golly, this kid builds 5-10 things a day and they are all out of this world!

James and I have made the mistake of thinking Elliot has been helped or that the other adult built the entire thing, only to find that no, there was no help--just Elliot's little mind and hands at work.
James and I were so blown away by one this week that James designed an entire 3-D model on the computer to duplicate it! My boys are both very smart indeed.

Note that all pics here are of things E did ALONE. Even the train track configuration.

This little soul...

Today James and I were outside working in the yard and due to a misunderstanding, I removed a plant (that I thought was dead and James wanted me to remove). Long story short, James did not want it removed and was upset that it had been.

There might not be a better time to see what a lovely soul your child is than when he is stepping in and providing insight and understanding when you are lacking that.

This little old soul talked to us about "frustration," "feeling better," and getting "out of your frustration and making things right."

He asked us how we felt and if there was anything we needed to feel better. He was a beacon and a little healer of sorts.

I might not be the best mom on earth, but seeing him step into that role was him speaking to James and I the way that we speak to him when it is his frustration we are dealing with. He turned it all around, took the driver's seat, and lead us to resolution...like a champ.

Yay to our parenting (at least for today).
Yay to our son for being so open, responsive, smart...for being a leader of love.

wordsman

Some words I forgot to mention from the previous post that Elliot uses regularly:

disconnect
electricity
responsible
realize

Just fun to hear his little voice and big words.