Week 2

This week started out pretty crappy but today things are turning around.

On Sunday we found out that Jon accidentally drilled through the vent exiting the furnace as he was putting up a towel rack in the bathroom. A guy at Lowes said this could lead carbon monoxide to leak into the house as well as gas. So Jon cut a whole in the bathroom wall and patched it up with something that seals that kind of thing. He replaced the drywall and then started puttying. Eli was cooking with me in the kitchen and helping Jon too. On Monday Jon found bubbling in the ceiling of the downstairs bathroom. The shower was leaking through to the floor downstairs... We will be remodeling the bathroom much sooner than expected. Then today things started to look up, our dishwasher finally arrived! And the installation guy was available! I was also able to schedule Eli's pediatrician appointment, and Lowes really helped us out with a bathroom storage unit mix-up. A delivery truck came took the incorrect one and delivered the correct one. It was a good day.
Eli has learned a few new things too. He can climb in and out of the tub. When I say "oh man" he now says "man" in a tiny mimicking voice. He said "uh-oh" after I  said "uh-oh" because I dropped something. He is learning to do dishes. He stands on a stool next to me and wipes dishes with a sponge. When the phone rings he goes and grabs it and brings it to us (a nice perk). He holds the phone to his ear and nods his head yes. Nodding his head yes and shaking his head no are his primary means of communication. For someone who only started hearing English 3 and a half weeks ago its amazing how much he understands.
Two days ago when I was putting Eli's shoes on our cat Angel was trying to sneak out the door. I was telling her "no, get your butt in here" Eli went over to her and pushed her back into the house. I said "good job Eli" and he proceeded to hold his hand up, initiating a high-five.  It was pretty funny. I was impressed he understood that much and also that he knew that warranted a high-five.

Jon adding concrete to the crack to meet the home owner insurance needs. Eli was content as long as he is near Jon. He likes his new truck from Neal and Melissa.

We went to the mall to cool off one night. The house was so hot. Eli got new sandals and had fun running around.

At the mall they had a Tornado machine. Eli enjoyed it.