Chair surfing!

Eli has a new favourite pastime, which combines his dare-devil attitude to life with his keenness for the beach (or at least that's how I'm interpreting it). This new craze is called chair surfing and although it works well on all elevated platforms, it's best on rocking chairs (like the one in these photos). The premise is simple enough, get the chair rocking and then jump like crazy!

Once balance is lost, contestants are required to strike a pose (which I guess the imaginary judges have to grade) before taking up a steady stance and beginning all over again. Whilst it isn't essential, it is believed that the game is enhanced if the contestant holds a small car or similar toy in one hand.

Not only does Eli enjoy the thrill of this game, but I think he also enjoys my suggestions to 'Be careful! You little monkey!' He certainly knows that this game is not approved by the Household Games Committee (ie me), as can be attested by the cheeky smile he was giving me during this particular session. As a somewhat related side note, 'Careful' has recently become one of Eli's most used words, which is fitting given how often he should be practicing what he preaches.