Rolling over...

Eli is really starting to become his own little person. He is entering a very fun and exciting stage of development. As a matter of fact, he rolled over for the first time today!

Last week I put him into his jumper for the first time and he loved it. He's not exactly jumping yet, but he seems to be getting stronger and more confident moving around and bouncing. It's fun to watch - and convenient. We keep it in the kitchen, so I can get things done without having to wear him in the Bjorn carrier all the time. Not that I mind, but he is heavy!!

He has also recently discovered that the best way to observe something closely is in his mouth. Fingers, rattles, thumbs, and his favorite toy - a little soft lion. I keep the lion on the little jumper tray where he then tries to suck on it while he bounces. Inevitably the lion falls and Evan comes running (often leaving the dinner table) to pick it up for him. "Here you go Eli." It's very sweet.

Eli for his part can't get enough of his brother. Whenever Evan talks to him he smiles and laughs, which delights Evan. In the car Eli almost always keeps his head turned toward Evan and watches him intently. As I see how sweetly they interact with each other I think, one day they are going to get into lots of trouble together...