Eli is officially a dancer! The music plays and he just can't contain himself... his foot stomps, his head bobs, his legs bounce, and his body turns in circles. I noticed it first with this specific toy he has that plays a counting song, but it has since spread so that now he dances to my music (this afternoon it was Gorillaz... maybe I should think of switching to more kid friendly fare... Lucas and Clara always liked REM and They Might Be Giants). I really should try to catch his boogie on video. I still occasionally watch Lucas dancing to The Breeders on YouTube... I love it! Since I'm still on the 'dance' topic, I just want to share that I met another mom whose little boy is taking dance. Not for one second did I ever question my decision to put Lucas in dance class, but hearing this other mom talk about her kindergarten-age son taking dance somehow gave that decision validation. And of course, seeing Eli moving and grooving, it's just a matter of time before we have another boy taking dance class!
Lucas' most recent development is the phrase "my brain is telling me..." (e.g. "my brain is telling me I'm thirsty"). It is very cute... and very deja vu! Clara used to say the EXACT same thing for a while, but it was when Lucas was much younger. Is this a mimic or just something that he has become aware of? Could he really have absorbed her words when he was so little? Part of me wouldn't be surprised if it was just a mimic... I'm constantly amazed by how much he picks up from her... both good and bad. I really like this phrase, though. It makes me feel like he somehow understands that his brain is the center of thought.
Clara finally got a chance to open and try out her sewing kit. The kit comes with everything she needs to complete five projects. In one afternoon, she completed one project - a little pouch to hold all her sewing needs. She was quite proud of herself. She did need some help, as was expected, but the stitching was all her! She was so excited about seeing her little pouch completed that she just had to start the next project - a little stuffed cat. Unfortunately, her time is limited by how long Eli naps, so she wasn't able to finish and the way her days go, it will most likely be summer before she gets a chance to complete it.
Our spring break came and went without much ado. We stayed busy with playdates and playgroups and I actually got to visit with some moms I hadn't seen in a while. Lucas enjoyed his very first playdate with a little boy from his preschool class. It was nice for him to have a chance to have one of his friends over, as he gets so sad when Clara goes to her friends' houses to play. Friday, Jason took a half day of vacation and we went to the National Arboretum to enjoy the beautiful weather. I'd been wanting to go there for quite some time and it was beautiful, but I think it will be even more beautiful in a couple of weeks when all of the azaleas and rhododendron bloom. Maybe we could go back when Jason's parents come to visit. Although, I've been told of some other really beautiful gardens in the area that still need explored.
Our weekend was uncluttered of activities, a rarity, with no dance and no soccer... it was nice to relax, especially since that may be our last chance until summer. The coming weeks are packed with activities, meetings, and events, which (silver lining) will give me plenty of things to write about here.
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Absolutely love the 'my brain is telling me that' -- the profound in their simplicity!
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