The other day Dave had a tie on, and Eli said, “You look just like Barack Obama!” I love that our world in Maine is such a casual place that the only person Eli can associate with tie-wearing is the president.
“Mommy,” [lovingly pats my belly], “Your belly is getting bigger and bigger!” “Mommy, your hair is so pretty. I like that it’s two of my favorite colors: brown and silver.” “When I’m bored, I pick my nose.”...
Two-year-old Neighbor Boy: Look what I have! [shows off stuffed animal] Eli: Yeah, I used to have something like that. I once had something like that, but then my mom threw it in the garbage.