A More Mature Elliott

Elliott's newest interest is bike riding.
This starter bike was replaced over
the weekend with a bigger model.

Typically after Elliott walks through our front door, he immediately drops his backpack and coat on the floor.  He then takes off his shoes and adds them to the heap.  Today, however, he hung up his coat on the hall tree and placed his shoes, together, neatly on the foyer rug.

I've also noticed other changes in Elliott since he turned six a couple of weeks ago.  For example, his speech has improved. Since school started last fall, Elliott had always referred to the lunch room as the "afeteria."  But now it's clearly the "cafeteria."

Elliott's also getting much better at dealing with frustration.  There always used to be major meltdowns when he was misunderstood or something didn't go as planned.  But, more and more now, Elliott is able to calmly express himself.

It definitely appears Elliott is growing up.  I'm a little sad about how fast it's happening.  But mostly I'm excited about sharing new adventures with a more mature Elliott.