Eli sharing his big book with Leta: UBER CUTE

By Heather B. Armstrong February 7, 2005

This one was also taken by Beth. I was to the right drowning underneath thousands of stuffed animals.

397 Comments

CanadianAmy
2005/02/07 at 7:32 am

Isn’t it annoying when the person who was FIRST keeps coming on and commenting about it?

I think so. Except when it’s ME who was FIRST!
Gooooder
2005/02/07 at 7:27 am

don’t ban the mac catalogues!!, every thing in them is so pretty. and so nicely designed. so nicely designed.

osx is so much better than windows. my stupid dell has somehow gotten a virus this weeekend, luckily the new mac mini named MEATLESS, is immune!!
LadyBug
2005/02/07 at 7:25 am

Oh, Dooce…that Keeper Cup thing, well, that’s just NASTY. Blech.
And the fact that Jon was saying something was “as painful as rectal itch” just sends me into bursts of giggles. Add to that your hearing “rectalage,” and I’m just thankful I’ve already finished my coffee. ‘Cause that BURNS the nasal cavities.
Big Gay Sam
2005/02/07 at 7:23 am

Rectalage… hmm… sounds like something an old queen suffers from. :op
Dang cold..
2005/02/07 at 7:25 am

Crotch of a cab driver??? Have mercy…
Courtney
2005/02/07 at 7:21 am

How do you live in Utah, and have a snow blower you’ve never used?
Catherine
2005/02/07 at 7:21 am

But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
becca
2005/02/07 at 7:19 am

Aw! My little guy is Eli too (Elias), and he’s the blond sharing type as well. Hee. So nice to see little kids getting along, especially when books are involved.
Ali
2005/02/07 at 7:05 am

Aw, Leta’s going to grow up to be a rocket scientist… she’s already reaching for the books. So cute.
GEORGE!
2005/02/07 at 7:14 am

TOP 100!

Take that bitches.

Look at Leta, reading a book with at least 50 words per page. Cute and intellegent, what a combination.
bosco67
2005/02/07 at 7:02 am

You and daughter are even more famous in Houston now.. enjoy your blog.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/headline/features/3026491
Mrs.Strizzay
2005/02/07 at 7:02 am

My baby can’t read yet WAAAAAAAH
Melanie S.
2005/02/07 at 7:00 am

Where the hell is everyone?

Leta dn Eli are so cute. I can’t wait until the day that we get to hear stories of how they talk to each other and tell stories…

I want a baby now!
annabelle
2005/02/07 at 6:54 am

Yes, it is weird that Leta was in your dreams, Jess. You need to engage in forced withdrawal from dooce for a while. You are too involved.
Colleen from NJ
2005/02/07 at 6:54 am

God, how cute!
I like the flexibility of the book as both a vehicle of literacy and as life preserver during a stuffed animal attack.
Dang cold..
2005/02/07 at 6:52 am

The first was Canadian!!! Alright Amy!!!!!

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

No disrespect to our American cousins, of course 🙂
Dang cold...
2005/02/07 at 6:53 am

oh yeah and cute pic 😀
Pissy Britches
2005/02/07 at 6:45 am

That is cute. Damn, it takes a lot to entertain them doesn’t it.
LadyBug
2005/02/07 at 6:46 am

Awww, how very sweet.
I’ve recently taken pics of both of my girls reading to their baby brother…the absolute epitomy of sweetness.
Sherri
2005/02/07 at 6:49 am

Nothing cuter than babies reading books.
Andrea in Canada
2005/02/07 at 6:39 am

I love when kids share. It rarely happens with my girls but when it does, they are sooooo cute!

I loved the poop story Dooce! I got a good laugh this morning, thank you…up all night with teething 17mth old.
Mrs.Strizzay
2005/02/07 at 6:45 am

I think my 10 month old may be getting her first tooth. She is chewing everyting, nose running like crazy, and she is pissed. I HOPE a tooth emerges at SOME point.
kristine
2005/02/07 at 6:34 am

I was looking at some of the older pictures of when Leta was a baby…she has gotten so big!
jess
2005/02/07 at 6:39 am

that’s so sweet! (is it weird that Leta was in one of my dreams last night??)
Fran
2005/02/07 at 6:32 am

What is Thing from the Adams family doing popping into the picture?
TulsaOkie
2005/02/07 at 6:33 am

Leta’s got a boyfriend! Older men are always better. Just remember that!!

Seriously tho, adorable picture!
Wicked H
2005/02/07 at 6:31 am

Story time!!!!

Very sweet.
Ali
2005/02/07 at 6:31 am

Awwwww! That is WAY TOO CUTE. You have caused me to exceed my cuteness allotment for the day.
Dazed & Confuzed
2005/02/07 at 6:29 am

Leta looks like she’s about ready to put the smack down on that %#$@!# lion (bear? camel? wombat?) in the book. Leta’s here to REGULATE, y’all.
Mrs.Strizzay
2005/02/07 at 6:30 am

Lmao grabbing that book for dear life eh Dooce.
bushra
2005/02/07 at 6:28 am

oh, how sweet! leta looks super clever.

did someone say pancakes?
Cheryl
2005/02/07 at 6:29 am

Leta says…

“Eli, don’t be silly, I’ve read this book a million times. I’m an advanced reader, but I do appreciate you sharing with me.”

Eli’s Reply:

“Mommy, can I call Leta later? I want her to read me something else.”
Gooooder
2005/02/07 at 6:28 am

i got an error page and almost panicked! what else would i do at work????
Gooooder
2005/02/07 at 6:05 am

awww!

back at work and checking dooce like a fiend. what else can one do at work??
Gooooder
2005/02/07 at 6:27 am

it wont let me comment!
lexagirl
2005/02/07 at 6:28 am

Very cute and very brave – a white shirt + a one year old…Oh laundry Gods have mercy!
jules
2005/02/07 at 6:04 am

oooOOOooOooo pancakes…

i’m starting to drool like homer simpson.. mmmmmmm..pancakes…..

remember never works at work for me either.. only at home on safari
Honey Bunny
2005/02/07 at 6:04 am

the thumbnail looks like a burrito or some other mexican concoction.

yeah, i’m a ‘tard.
Couch
2005/02/07 at 6:04 am

Not third Couch, 25th…that many people had commented in the time it took you to write that short bit of crap.
kEma
2005/02/07 at 6:04 am

OH my god she already reads :)))))) pictures awwwwwwww

melting cuteness
Sarah
2005/02/07 at 6:03 am

“Uber Cute”…didn’t that win the Caldecott Medal last year?
nicola
2005/02/07 at 6:03 am

omg how adorable is that photo!!

and wow, she isnt trying to rip it up!!!! our son is constantly ripping pages from books, tv guides.. magazines… lol

*pinches cheeks* so sweet
spoonleg
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

precious! even i don’t share that well.
CanadianAmy
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Thank you, thank you to all the little people who supported me on my way up.

You know, I used to think it was corny, when people said there was someone lookin’ down on them…..
Fish
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Sorry, I spent all weekend making silly faces at my baby boy, so devery ding darts dith a “D”.

dute=Cute
Couch
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Whoa, third…I always dreamed this day would come…just…not so soon…not like this. I’m so nervous. Your kid is breathtakingly cute. There, I said it.
bb
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

at least I’m in the top 20 (I think). I kept refreshing and all.
Red from MN
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Sharing. I never did catch on to that idea.
Red from MN
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Sharing. I never did catch on to that idea.
Red from MN
2005/02/07 at 6:02 am

Sharing. I never did catch on to that idea.