Eli You Goose!

Eli is my "Goose". Short for "Silly Goose". Aaron insists that he is a gander which is technically correct, but "Goose" is easier to say. Here's what Eli has done lately to earn that oh so endearing term:

He has the cutest scrunched up smile face. I have yet to catch it on camera but it makes me laugh every time.

He will pinch his nose and make snorting sounds. I don't know why or who he got this from. The only thing Aaron and I can think of is he sees people blowing their noses and sees them pinching their nose and making a funny noise.

He spins in circles now. It's really funny when he spins around a few times and then tries to walk somewhere else. It looks VERY much like a goose trying to run away!

He will try to explore our mouths. This no doubt comes from my exploring his mouth to see if teeth have finally cut through or to remove any crayon or other taboo item from his mouth.

His current favorite play time is a box of packing peanuts (from Aaron's computer). He'll climb in and sit there forever. He will also throw things into the box. I think he likes that things "disappear" into the abyss of peanuts. Needless to say that when we are looking for something, it's most likely in the box.

He also loves to empty my mixing bowl cupboard, crawl inside and play peek-a-boo with me while I'm cooking dinner. That's my Goose.

Along with the silly things, he is the cutest little kid ever.

He's learned to "blow" kisses (he covers his mouth with his hand and blows). He also will randomly come up, pat my leg and want a kiss. It's so sweet!

He'll come grab my hand when he wants me to go somewhere with him.

He knows where his nose and bellybutton are, what sounds several animals make, and has learned how to fake laugh.

He is such a wonderful and indispensable part of our lives. While I'm praying that some phases go away soon (i.e. his ear piercing scream when he doesn't get his way... seriously... just ask the other mom's out here), I'm grateful everyday for this little "Goose" in our gaggle.