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That's okay, Daddy

If you have a four-year-old, you know what a terror the Well Child Checkup is at the four-year mark. Elijah had three vaccination shots in his legs, then they drew blood to test for lead (I mean, as if). Meanwhile, Elijah has been in all kinds of other discomfort this week. He's losing weight because we're experimenting with his formula, trying to find something with more calories but still tolerable to his little tummy. He may or may not have strep throat (if not, then he definitely has something), and his sleep schedule is off again. So when I tell you we jabbed him with needles today, you can understand why I just wanted to scream. Instead, I cried a little. I caressed his little head and kissed his cheeks as I held him down and watched them vaccinate him. Then, when Eli thought we were done for the day and going home, I took the elevator up, not down, to the phlebotomy lab. They couldn't find his veins in his arms, because they've never been able to, so they sliced ...

Here's your Eli fix

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Eli walking (physical therapist is hiding behind him). Eli and Sophia washing mommy's car.

Eli's Greatest Hits

Elijah's Video Time Presents: Another action-packed episode of... "Eli At Play" This week's episode: Elijah plays with a train, builds a track and a tunnel, COUNTS TO FOUR, says please and thank you, then eschews politeness and demands more blocks, figures something out, has an idea, and finally, gets excited when a friend calls. "It's all very uplifting." - Owen Liebermann, Entertainment Weekly

Snow is Scary - Eli is Awesome

The Four Ramiri have been trapped at home since Monday night, and we're pretty okay with that. Sophia has been in snow drifts up to her neck (literally!) since the temperature rose above 14. Meanwhile, Elijah has been intimidated by the sight of all that strange white stuff outside, as any sane person would be. He has definitely made the best of the situation, eating and playing and watching shows. His favorite thing to do now is watch a Thomas clip loaded on YouTube, then pick from the four clips that show up which one he wants to watch next. He's pretty bright, this one. We're praying for all of you! Stay safe, and stay home! Dave P.S. I don't have any videos right now. Why don't you send us some of yours, huh? Huh?