A Mouthful

Both kids talk so much. And so loud. You'd think Maddux would be the main one I'd talk about; due to her age, she should be surprising us with her ever-expanding vocabulary. But Eli is right there with her, adding new words, new phrases, and new conversational skills every day. While Maddux is learning a lot (and learning how to YELL a lot), Eli showed off a few new phrases this week also:

• "That was an awesome job!" While we were outside playing baseball one day, Maddux connected with the ball really well and took off running. Eli said, more to himself than anyone, "That was an awesome job!!"
• "It's ok, Maddie..shake it off." Same day, same sport. Maddux runs around the bases (which really means she runs from home plate to or beyond second base and back again), and trips in the process. She lands on her knee and starts to complain. Eli goes over to her, puts his hand on her shoulder and tells her to 'shake it off', much like we've told both kids time and time again. Hopefully this is a good thing??
  
• "I DID IT!!!" Finally Maddie. This is her favorite thing to say these days. Besides "I DO IT!!" If you try to help her with something, anything, she pulls away and says (very loudly), "I DO IT!". Then, if she succeeds, she will tell you, loud and proud, "I DEEED IT!!!"