Adjusting to the idea of baby . . .

So funny story for the week . . . .

Many of you have asked how Eli is adjusting to this idea of a new baby. Frankly, who knows?!? He is 18 months old. How much of this does he understand?!? We have done what we could. He is in a big boy bed with the crib "for baby." The infant car seat is waiting by the kitchen door "for baby." We went to the store this week and he picked out a toy "for baby." When you ask him to give baby a hug, he hugs my belly. He has even begun sharing the occasional toy with my belly.

A few days ago, Eli was in his high chair before lunch. Kris and I were standing on each side of him holding his hands and thanking Jesus for our food. Kris was praying and thanked Jesus for the new baby about to come to our house. As he said this, Eli let go of my hand and patted my belly. Awwwwww.

Then he reached over and patted Kris' belly . . . .