The Elliott and Mookie Show

"Who do you think will see us sitting here and get the hint?"

What a JOY for Elliott to have 4 siblings this Summer! For a boy who is SO SOCIAL, he was in absolute Heaven. He admired Judah and Samuel so much, and would just marvel at Ariel’s beauty. How fun for him to have 3 older siblings for a few weeks!!

But as much as he ADORED the older 3, there was something special, something unique about his love for Mookie. Mookie was his bff. They are just one month apart, and they had their own special language. I feel like I got a tiny glimpse at what it would be like to have twins and to watch their special bond…such a joy to watch these sweet friends build their friendship!!

Cruising the Town

On one of the days that Suz and I headed into San Diego, OJ took the big kids to play on go carts and Brian took the babies to have their own racing fun. One thing is for sure–Brian has ensured that Elliott has an appropriate love for Home Depot. This is a regular favorite Daddy-Son pass time–cruisin’ through Home Depot.

“Does this thing have power steering?”
Mookie: “So WHAT’S so great about this place again?”
Elliott: “We’re in HOME DEPOT, Mooks! It’s the happiest place on earth besides Costco!!”

The Bonding Place

I’m not sure what it is about this bottom step, but it was THE PLACE that they loved to chat.

Telling jokes
Yeah, we’re cute and we know it.
“Hey, Elliott, look at my toes.”
“Cool! They look just like MINE!”
“Let’s be best friends forever!”

The Office Chair

This was another special place to play and chat. The boys would climb up here together and then would scheme and plot to look as CUTE as possible until someone gave in and gave them rides up and down the hallway.

E: “Who do you think will see us sitting here and get the hint?”
E: “I think if you keep being charming like that, that will really help our cause.”
M: “We GOT her, Elliott! Your mom said she’s putting down the camera to play with us!!! YIPPEE!!”

The Alphabet Train

A most popular toy with the boys. They usually did a great job of taking turns–one would ride while the other shoved alphabet blocks into the train and visa versa.

M: “You okay back there, Elliott?”
E: “Yup! I’ve got this! Don’t worry about me!”

Elliott had never been a “hugger” until the McD kids moved in with us. He’ll give us kiss after kiss all day long, but he’s never been a big snuggler. But his love for his new friends brought out the hugging in him! He would OFTEN run up to the kids and give them big hugs!! He reminds me a lot of “Elf,” who loves to give hugs and snuggle and hold hands and sing Christmas Carols…and this Mama couldn’t be prouder :).

Although Mookie didn’t exactly share Elliott’s hugging affinity, he was always a great sport about it.
“Mookie, I just think you’re the greatest.”
“Thanks, Elliott. I think you’re pretty great, too!”
“I know we’re playing with the Alphabet Train, but can I give you a hug?”
“Just…one…little…HUG!”
“Okay, Elliott…but I’m just going to keep chewing on this alphabet cube, if that’s alright.”

The End of the Elliott & Mookie Show…for now.

That’s all for now, folks!!

3 comments

  1. I stayed up past midnight after unpacking my kitchen and shutting down target and wrapping presents for tomorrow’s bday…and it was SO WORTH it that I might have to watch it again!!! So stinkin cute!!! Reruns!!!!

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  2. Oops I meant I stayed up to watch the Elliott and Mookie Show. Guess it is too late for me to be trying to make clever comments. 🙂

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