The Currie's: Elliott

Elliott seems to have moved out of the terrible two's...kind of. Don't get me wrong, he still has his normal toddler tantrums and certainly still knows how to press our limits. The limit testing has just moved to a more strategic plan rather than just screaming for what he wants.

Take for instance the simple request of asking for milk (the kid drinks a lot of milk so we have to limit his consumption a little). Elliott used to just scream and kick when we told him no. Now he’s learned to ask with such a sweet little voice “can I have just a yi-ttle bit of milk, Daddy?” No, you can’t. “Can I have just a yi-ttle bit? Just a yi-ttle. I promise.” How do you say no to that?

Some other conversations:

Dad: Good-bye Elliott. I’ll see you when I get home tonight.

Elliott: Ok. Have a good day Daddy. I love you.

Dad: Thanks. You too.

Elliott: Drive carefully. (Are you kidding me. What 2.5 year old worries about how you drive?)

Mom: Ok Elliott. I’m going to leave for work.

Elliott: Awe, but I didn’t give you a hug and a kiss (shrugging his shoulders and putting his hands in the air).

Responding to Claire’s crying: It’s ok Claire. We are right here. You don’t have to cry.

After stepping on mom’s toe: Oops sorry for stepping on your toe Mommy.

Mom: It’s ok.

Elliott: Are you ok Mommy?

He has a nasty cough and runny nose right now. He’s always bringing over a Kleenex and asking me to blow his nose. When I’m done he says “Thank you for blowing my nose, Mommy.” Such a sweet boy!

My much wiser and older sister once said "Don't worry so much about raising a good kid that your forget you already have one." SO TRUE!