Mr. Independent

This weekend, Eli became very interested in feeding himself. He understood the steps and was very careful to scoop his spoon in the food. Since he has become fascinated with eating, he must have his own spoon and be given plenty of chances to do it all by himself. Meal times have gotten much messier but cuter, too.

Our weekend was slow and quiet. Dan got two Malaria tests. Thankfully, they were both negative. Still, he is feeling pretty ill and stayed home from work today. We made a new batch of chicken stock and laid low.

With Dan being sick, I played the single mommy/nurse. I have to admit, I wasn't happy about it at first, especially since Eli was having major teething meltdowns around the clock. But thanks to God's grace and strength, I was refreshed and reminded that I do all things for His glory, not my own. Needless to say, I owed Dan a lot of apologies by the time Saturday afternoon rolled around.

Today is recovery day. Eli and I will make it to every store in Lilongwe and I hope to get some laundry done. Oh, laundry note-our washer is broken again. It flooded our dining room and pantry last week. As well, we cannot use to dryer while Andy is cooking or it will make his breaker flip. So, it's back up the hill we go...only 7 more weeks of this and counting down...

More pictures from the weekend:


Eli passes out after fighting a nap for nearly 40 minutes. This boy is very stubborn. I often get frustrated, but it is good for me to remember that I was just like him as a baby...just ask my mother. I think I put my mother through way more than Eli has put me through. I should be thankful!

This video is just a gift to you this Monday morning. Hope it makes all you Eli fans out there happy.