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IMG_1905, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has had lots of “big girl” moments lately… * She has started to use the potty, although not consistently, and certainly not if she’s too busy playing. She has gone successfully about 8 times. … Continue reading →

IMG_8177.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Monday, Eliza had her eyes checked at Vanderbilt. She does have a partially blocked tear duct, but it’s not bad enough to warrant surgery. Hurray! Afterwards, we had lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, merely for … Continue reading →

IMG_0658, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza is on vacation, between daycares, spending a whole week with Mommy. So far so good, but it’s only Monday. It’s amazing to me how much activity you can pack into a normal day with … Continue reading →

IMG_1730, originally uploaded by griffey. Today is Eliza’s last day at her current daycare. She has had her ups and downs there, but it has been a wonderful experience overall. She has learned so much. Most importantly, she has learned … Continue reading →

Eliza & Tunnel, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza loves tunnels. I think it’s because her dad loves caves so much. She crawls through them, rests in them, sits in them and sings to herself. Going to the park with her … Continue reading →

Worried, originally uploaded by griffey. Will all of Eliza’s teeth please hurry up and come in? We’re all anxious to meet you. Thanks. Eliza is now healthy, except for some teething pain that makes her a grumpy puss. She does … Continue reading →

IMG_8093, originally uploaded by griffey. Because I’m tired, I’ll just do a brief update rather than my usual laundry lists. Plus, we’re entering the phase of toddlerhood where not as much changes from month-to-month as it once did. Biggest development: … Continue reading →

Reading with Kelsi, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza’s cousin Kelsi came to stay with us for a week, and everybody had a great time. They spent lots of time reading, doing crafts, playing outside, and singing. We had an awesome … Continue reading →

IMG_7940.JPG, originally uploaded by griffey. Here’s something Eliza and I have in common: we HATE the summer heat and the direct sunlight. We’ve tried to keep her cool by staying indoors, but she also gets bored fairly easily. And we … Continue reading →

IMG_7909, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza is officially a year and a half old! Time flies! Favorite hobbies: watching home videos of herself, sorting the recycling, singing, “reading” by herself, putting on shoes (especially mommy’s), playing dress up with scarves, … Continue reading →