Elan playing with his set of rescue vehicles: “This is a police car. It goes to the… it goes to the… camping. When we go camping, we need the police car. And this one is the ambiance.”
A bird is building a nest in the Japanese maple tree in our little yard. It’s nice to see someone acting on my nesting impulses.
Elan’s first nursery school show. He was so serious and attentive, trying to get all the hand motions right, with a llama finger puppet stuck precariously on his chubby little finger. And then he partied hard. And then he fell asleep during quiet time (a first!).

Napping on Mama’s belly, several weeks ago
When I woke him from a nap this week, he looked right at me and said: “Hot sausage and pickles. Vitamin chip sauce!” My child, the picky eater, dreaming about strange food concoctions.
I was feeling the baby bounce around, so I asked Elan if he wanted to feel the baby move. To my surprise, he said yes, ran over and put his little hand gently on my belly. The baby cooperated and gave his hand two swift kicks. Elan’s eyes went big with astonishment. He pulled his hand away and giggled. I know, little bubs, pretty crazy that there’s a tiny human in there, isn’t it?
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Moments is a weekly challenge I’m setting for myself, an opportunity for reflection and to capture all those little moments that make up life. If you’d like to join me in this blog challenge by starting your own Moments series, please do! It’s not just for parents. If you do take this blog challenge, please link back here.
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Posting will be light next week while I’m spending time with my extended family. May your weekend be filled with memorable moments.