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Wed, Jun 24, 2009

Wed, Jun 24, 2009 10:00 PM
We're very lucky to have Eluned. We're lucky for a lot of reasons: she's a good sleeper, a great eater. And we're really fortunate because she's so pleasant about going places.

Els was a very companionable baby, but I didn't expect that to continue into the toddler years. However, I've been pleasantly surprised recently. A couple of weeks ago I took Els to a meeting at church. She sat patiently on my lap for a long time, and then she played quietly next to me for the rest of the meeting.

Then this past weekend I took Els with me to get my hair cut. She stayed with me in the Ergo through the whole thing, even while my hair was being washed. For the actual haircut, we tucked the cape around her shoulders -- and she let us, and she stayed underneath it for most of the haircut. Els just sat and listened and watched Alyssa and watched the other hairdressers and customers. She was very interested in the hair dryers, although when it came time to dry my hair I held the cape up to shield her because she didn't like it that close.

Oddly enough, Els seems to do better on these outings when she's tired (but not overtired). One of the reasons I took her with me for my haircut was that she hadn't had her nap yet, despite our best efforts. Sure enough, she slept in the car on the way there and was contented on my lap the whole time.

Mostly, though, when out with unfamiliar people Els continues to be a patient, serious, observant little girl, just as she was as a baby.

Comments:
Sarah: No battles of wills? She's an exceptional child, or you're exceptional parents--but in truth, I suspect both to be the case.

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