All About E

We now take a quick break from our regularly scheduled fitness/running chatter to bring you an update on the reason this blog exists..."E".  My now 17 month old son.


Can you believe it?  I can't.  It seems like just yesterday he was just learning to smile. 

Learning and Discovery: Now at this age it's all about discovery. He's paying attention to the things around him and questioning everything with a super cute...."This?" He loves books although most times I have to paraphrase them to get through it all.  He loves Elmo and all things musical.  His music preferences are very funny.  He love Spa or anything with a piano (Yiruma is one of his favorites).  In the car he likes pop music and you know when he likes it because he will fist pump in rhythm with the beat. 

This past weekend, he noticed a plane for the first time and my sister snapped this great picture. an an awe struck little boy.  

Daily Habits: He's also all about getting ready for the day in phases now. I can get the shirt on no problem, the pants are another story. He'd walk around like this all day if you let him. He thinks this should be the new fashion craze. I had to tell him that Tom Cruise already did it. He has yet to learn how to take his own clothes off.  However when given the chance, he will often decide that diapers are optional and you'll find a naked baby running around. 

Bedtime is split 50:50 with S and I.  E use to rock with me for a little while and then cuddle up and fall asleep on  me and I'd quietly put him to bed.   Now, once we've brushed our teeth, had our vitamins, read a book or two and rocked for a few minutes, he wiggles out of my arms and stands next to the crib.  So I give him a kiss, and his blanket and tuck him in.  He then usually sits up and waves at me and that's my queue to leave.  It's kind of sad.  I miss my cuddle bear.  But I guess it has to happen. 

Toys and Things: In his little world nothing is off limits.  Everything is a toy, unless told otherwise by me.  For example, our dog Zoey's treats.  Turns out they make excellent pick up sticks.  

One of the things we struggle with now is getting him to come inside.  Now that the weather's nice, he LOVES to be outside which I usually have no problem with.  I'll hang out with him all day at the playground if I could.  The problem comes when it's time to eat or sleep.  AND...now he is starting to smell like sweaty little boy.  No more cute baby smell. 

The other day he showed off his artistic abilities with sidewalk chalk. 

I still love capturing the little moments with my iPhone's video camera.  Where would we be without it? 

In this clip, E shows us how to properly groom.  I can tell he's going to be destine for vlogging some day. 

As a side note, people have been asking me what E's eating these days.  Here's his typical menu:

Food and Drink:

Breakfast Foods: Bagels with some (but minimal) butter, Honey Nut Cheerios, String Cheese, Juice (1 part juice to 2 parts water), yogurt, Bananas, those awesome Elle's Kitchen pouches.

Lunch Foods: Turkey from the deli at the grocery store (not the lunch meat, the real turkey breast), Edemame, string cheese, pretzels, peanut butter on a spoon, cucumbers, or apples.

Dinner Foods: pesto pasta with chicken is his favorite, panera bread's mac and cheese (not any I can make at home), Broccoli stems (not the tree tops), Steamed but still crisp green beans with a little garlic,and bread

Mommy, Daddy and Me:

E is still very much a momma's boy which I'm not upset about.  I have to admit, I LOVE seeing him squeal for joy when I come home everyday.  Luckily however, he is getting to an age where he and S are able to bond more.  They play and rough house and E just cackles with joy.  I do love seeing them become best buds. 

Ok, so that's it.  I'm done braggin on my little one for now.  Do you have toddlers, babies or grown babies?  I'd really like to know what their eating.  I'm always looking for new things to introduce him to.