'Twas A Saturday Before Christmas

As usual Eli was the only source of testosterone during our playdate today. It doesn't seem to bother him so far, and I'm sure one day he will realize what an advantage he has at our estrogen-rich church. He had much fun chowing down on chicken nuggets and marshmallows, playing with different toys, toying with climbing the stairs, and being outside. He LOVES being outside. Sarah has a superduper cool swing in her backyard, the top of which is mounted nearly twenty feet up in a pine tree. This makes for the biggest, smoothest, longest arc- he looked like he was flying on a trapeze- squealing his heart out the whole time. After he was "done" there (Chloe needed a turn causing Eli to be greatly upset), Cindy suggested I put him on the trampoline. I have never seen him have so much fun! It is completely encircled with netting and the springs are entirely covered, making it very safe. We threw in a dozen or so ballpit type balls, and let him loose. He rolled around and chased the balls around for another half hour before it was finally time to go inside and decorate our cookie creations. I have to admit I was feeling a little covetous of such a cool backyard by the time the day was through.