Hey Everyone. First of all, a big shout out to all my new-found fans. I guess y'all aren't new, per se, but I just found out aboutcha. Apparently, people the world over are checking in on my beloved tow head... what an honor for me to tell you more and more about him.
Shaun and I went to Myrtle Beach this weekend to be a part of our friend Robyn's wedding. We had a great time; this mama got nails and hair and fed like a princess.. and got to see her Robs say her I dos. It was lovely.
Meanwhile, Ethan was hosting Nana and PawPaw for a party of his own. We really thought about taking him on the trip, but did count 9 occasions (mostly in airports and when we were out past 730) that we were ok with him not being there. That sounds coy... we were not ok with him not being there, but it wasn't in his best interest. He had lots to do here.
His favorites are still "hit ball", "bi-tickle", and wriggling in grass 'til he gets "itsy." He was glad to see us when we got home, and we're making the slow transition back into mother and father instead of partying wedding-goers.



Helpin' Paw-Paw put felt on the bottom of the kitchen chairs. The strangest things bother Nana...

Oooooh, Mama got cleaned up. Robyn's even cleaner!!!

see if you can translate Ethanese.... "tweeng batta batta tweeng!"


I have new-found enthusiasm as blogger now. Apparently, I am a glutton for praise. So, the nice things said this weekend will carry me for a while, but I'll need a new pick me up in a couple of weeks. Tootaloo! Mama

Chores chores chores. Ethan's list is starting to get bigger. Unload silverwear, feed the dog, put shoes in closet. He's perfect at all of those. He loves to vacuum... but only the garage. Weirdo. Papa came for a visit. Ethan hogged him for reading time. Ethan's new ride... he gets in there and says "whoooa woooooa whhhhooooooa!" I'm going to try to post another video. I hope it works.

I took this picture right after I told Ethan that we were going to try to take a nap at school without his paci. He was obviously worried, but took it like a man. He went to school, had a good day, and waited until he got home to turn on the big guns. He came in calmly, composed himself and said "mama, please paci, please" and walked away. There were no tears, no breakdown, just a plea for his favorite thing. And it worked, oh how it worked! We're back to naps and bedtime with paci. Oh well. I'll know what I'm up against next time. Shaun has taught Ethan how to hide... but only in two places. He hid in my shower for a good 5 minutes the other day while I was panicked... not outside, no doors open? i finally heard him tap dancing in the bathroom and ran in there to find him. He said "BOO mama!" and wanted to play again. Football season is in full bloom, Ethan has been trained to say "Gooooo Tigers!" at any SEC team icon. Ethan sees a Razorback and yells "Go TIgers!" He might get beat up here.. we'll watch him carefully. Nana and PawPaw have come on full storm, and he can, when prompted, call the Hogs. Nana calls this picture "Nature vs. Nurture" . Clever that Nana! This thing says I can post a video, so I'll post one. This is Baby Beluga...a Byrd family favorite. :) E