Busy

It's been a very busy last few weeks. I am in the process of finishing up the school year, and Elliott has been busy learning new things, trying new sounds and words, and just being an absolute joy. So this is kind of a catch up post to get me back on track for more regular writing this summer. I realized that I hadn't written so much lately and so many things have been happening.

Elliott and I had to say goodbye to a good friend a few weeks ago. Beta was our cat. She was an important piece of my life and Elliott's too. He was just starting to make sounds that really sounded like kitty cat. He would point to her and make the sound. He would tap on her belly and make the sound. He was definitely saying kitty cat. But then she was sick. And then she was gone. It's sad, and yet I know that she was happy to be a part of our lives, and we certainly were happy to have her as a part of ours. She was Elliott's first pet and that's important.

We've had many adventures recently, including a day at Touch a Truck in Dunedin. Elliott loved seeing all of the big trucks and he wasn't scared of the horns honking. When he is with grandma during the day, they often see trucks drive by and he waves. So he did a lot of waving that day. And smiling. Flashing those two bottom teeth and kicking his legs in excitement. We went to the beach at Honeymoon Island. Elliott touched (and tasted!) the sand. I took him into the water...and he loved it. He bobbed up and down in a little floatie and kicked his feet. We went to a baseball game. It was a Clearwater Threshers game at Brighthouse Field. My school had a special night there and it's always special when I can bring Elliott along to school events. It's nice to see the kids there with their families, and to see the other teachers outside of work. We enjoyed hanging out, we didn't even watch one second of the game!

It's been so hot outside. Summer is definitely on its way. I've been so excited to take Elliott in the pool, but it's been a little too cold. But Saturday was the day. I set up his little water activity table that I got for him. It has little boats that he can push through the water. We spent time hanging out on the front porch with grandma and Uncle Stephen, watching grandpa plant flowers. And then we got in the pool. Elliott loved every moment of it. He waved and clapped (that's his newest thing!!!!) and again kicked his feet. I'm so happy he loves the water so much. It's going to be a fun summer for sure! I can't wait to spend my days with him and have more adventures. Spend our days in the pool, at the park, just playing inside. Anything really. Just being together with Elliott is my idea of an adventure.