Pull ups and Crunches
Beach season is here and that means it is time to get in shape. Eli is doing his best and working hard to be fit and look great in his bathing suit. His work out regimen includes doing tons of ab work...mainly crunches in his bouncer seat. But since he does not always have access to his bouncer he has become very good at adapting this exercise so he can still work these key muscles.
Eli wakes up in the morning and is excited to enjoy another new day. He greets the day by doing v-ups. These lovely exercises are performed by laying on your back and extending your arms above your head. Then you bring your arms and legs up into the air mainly using your abdominal muscles. This exercise is invigorating. It gives Eli the energy boost he needs to put some kick into his morning. This is what he uses instead of a cup of coffee- he has found this to have longer lasting results.
This afternoon he changed up his usual work out routine. Today he added pull-ups to the mix! I went in his room to check on him during his nap and I was so surprised at what I saw. I had laid Eli down in his crib on his back and left the room. Upon returning I found him standing up by the edge of his crib. I could not believe he had pulled himself all the way up all by himself! This was such a major milestone and accomplishment for him. I know this means he is only going to grow and change even faster now as he continues to discover all the capabilities of his muscles and limbs. It is so exciting to watch him explore.
Today during church Eli discovered that he had a shadow. This was so exciting for him. He began to shake his arm as if he was waving at the little boy on the ground. He kept looking at it watching to see how it changed whenever he moved.
Eli is wonderful and we have had some really great times this weekend. We are making memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Tonight he snuggled with me for over an hour. He was so happy and smiley with me- it was so sweet that it melted my heart. He is so precious. I am so thankful for his life. I am so thankful for my life and to have breath. I want to be faithful with each breath God has given me.
posted by Kellie # 8:19 PM
