You have to be quick when you change her or she is off. I had just given her a bath and put her down when she wiggled away and crawled off to stand by the couch. She is feeling better now, but still has a nasty cough. Hopefully that will go away soon.

Sick Baby

Doesn't she look pitiful! Eleanor has been sick the past couple of days and now has an ear ache. She just isn't herself lately, but she should start feeling better soon. Eleanor needed more attention while she felt bad so John entertained her by playing for her.

Cultured Baby

This weekend we took a trip to the Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem. This is one of the oldest museums in the U.S.. We had a picnic lunch in the commons and forgot the stroller so we had to carry Eleanor the entire time. This is Washington street and we were beside the Hawthorn Hotel (Nathaniel Hawthorn, The Scarlet Letter). We had to cut our time short at the Museum short because Eleanor couldn't take it any longer...but she finally fell asleep before we got to the car.

Day 1 of Training

In one year from today I will be participating in the Crane Beach Triatholon. I road my bike to and from work today. It's not very far, but its a start! Still looking for a partner if anyone wants to join me in training.

Myopia Hunt Club

Several times a year the Fox Hunting club parades through campus on their horses accompanined by their many hounds. Today Eleanor got to watch. She seemed to enjoy it, but would probably rather be able to touch the dogs and horses instead of just watching them.
I (Mary) also started job number 3 today. I am working one or two days a week at a health club in their child care room. I get to work out for free! Now if I can only make the time and motivate myself to do it.
John is still translating in the library every day from 9-5. We have really enjoyed having him around more. He has translated I Samuel chapters 8-17! Only 20 chapters left.

Farm Girl!

Yeasterday we enjoyed some time together at a local orchard. Eleanor only lasted about an hour before it was time to take a nap, but it was fun anyway and we got some fresh air. The weather here has been perfect lately so we are trying to make the most of it before summer is over.

Outdoor Baby!

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On Tuesday the 8th Eleanor will be 8 months old! I can't believe it! Here is a checklist of the milestones Eleanor has reached.
She can: Sit, crawl (on all fours), go from stomach to sitting, from sitting to standing if she has something to pull herself up on. She can say the m, b, d, and many other screeching noises. There is about a 50% chance she will sleep through the night. She used to sleep through the night every night. She takes 2 naps each day (1-2 hrs each). She is trying to feed herself but with not a lot of success...but she really enjoys trying. She is still nursing about 5 times a day. She is wearing 9-18 month clothes. She doesn't wear shoes. She still has her little rat tail and one long piece on one side of her head. She has two nice teeth for biting. She loves her mommy more than her dad (John disagrees). She can wave goodbye, clap her hands, and will mimic noises that you make. She likes the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's (music) and likes being thrown up into the air or to hang upside down (a very good workout). She is very observant and loves to be the center of attention. When we are in church she loves to make loud noises and make people smile...we take her to the nursery after the singing is done and she likes that too. She has so much energy!! She loves puppy dogs, kids, and long walks on the beach.

She doesn't like for you to take things away from her that she isn't supposed to have (ex: the live bug she caught and stuck in her mouth). She is frustrated because she can't walk. She likes to scratch your face and will throw toys when she is unhappy. She screams so much louder than she used to. She doesn't care much for peas...sometimes they make her gag...but I will continue to offer them to her. She hates having her face washed.