Hey hey. All is well. Enjoy the pics...
:) E

First things first, surgery was fine. It took about 8 minutes, and the hardest part was the waking up. He also came home with his stickers still on him... and they are STUCK. Seems like they would have ripped those off while he was asleep... hmmm.

Second things second....

He's so big he can sit at the table, but prefers his blueberries caveman style.

Shaun built a veggie garden this weekend with much oversight from Ethan and Zoe. They made a trip to Lowes, measured, hammered, sawed, leveled, then took a water break. We'll get to play in the dirt soon.

All is well. Happy Monday.

E

Busy busy busy! We've been through another ear infection, three rounds of antibiotics, a trip to the ENT, and now we're getting PE tubes on Monday. We have to be there at 630 in the morning. Er ee er eee er ee (that's me rubbing my eyes)... we're not up at 630, but I suppose we can make it for surgery.

Ethan's learned new signs for open, and cheerio, and can name all his face parts. He's starting to replace his old signs with words which is fun.

Now that spring is finally here we can go to the park again. He loves to swing and slide and HATES to leave. Not an easy transition.



It was finally time for a haircut last night... I could have made him a nice little ponytail with a bow in back, but I opted to let him frolick in his manhood. Here's his new image of masculinity...
I'll update after our ear surgery. The doctor, Dr. Manning, was very nice, informative, and wore square wire-rim glasses (you know I love a man in glasses!) . Apparently it is quick and relatively painless and will get all that goo out and help it not come back. Tootaloo, E

First day of school! For those who don't know, the Mama gut went off AGAIN... (it is SO loud sometimes) and we switched schools. This mama (and dad) decided it was time for some more structure, some nap time, some activities, etc... Anyway, we started today. He marched in like he owned the place, with his backpack full of necessities (one frog, one I Spy book, an extra hat, Fuzz the Blanket) and told me bye bye.
He slept on a cot (I was sure that wouldn't work) for 3 HOURS! 3 HOURS! That's the kinda nap I'm talkin' about. He had a good day, and that means I had a good day.


Cousins galore! Eli, and Emily, and Baxter and Gibson all came over this weekend to celebrate Papa's 80th birthday. He was proud of his brood... how many 80 year olds get to sit around with their five great-grand kids? It was a fun party.



Ethan figured out that Tostitos are better than Cheerios. I can't argue with him. I tend to agree. He carried it everywhere with him on Sunday, and it took him 6 hours to finish it. Perseverance.

One more hat pic... he requests them before we walk out the door. Sidenote- he can walk to the car. This is so big. I have an arm back. Someone told me when he was really little that the day he could walk to the car would change my life. She was right.

I can carry all my things again. He did make pitstops at the wagon, the basketball net, the flowerbed, back to the wagon, but we'll improve our efficiancy in due time.

I have to go freeze 32 dollars worth of Girl Scout cookies before I do something foolish. :) E

We went on another trip. Are we always on a trip??
We went to see Granny and Pops in Mountain Home, had a good visit...
Stopped in with PawPaw and Nana in Little Rock on our way to Shreveport for the MARDI GRAS PARADES!!




This is the only picture I got. I know it greatly resembles the lighting of the Fayetteville square; however, I assure you we really were there. I was keeping flying beads, dabloons, and plastic cups from hitting that baby in the face. Bret and Angie went with us and took more pics... I'll pass on when I get them.

We got to see the cousins, and also went to Sarah Max's 2nd birthday party. Ethan likes an Elmo cupcake.

Tootles, E

He diverted me and stole my weapon. I've lost all control.

All is well here.... except for the weather. This mama is ready for spring!!

Enjoy, E

TOUCHDOWN! We had a fun Superbowl party, lots of friends came, Ethan went to bed after the first quarter... he's just not a night owl.


The temperature jumped from 24 degrees on Monday to 64 degrees on Tuesday, so we dropped everything and went to the park.

And how's this for hat obsession?!

Later! E

Hey there. We're back. Our little guy is getting tall and skinny. We can't keep his jeans on him. He's learned to wave at EVERYONE and EVERYTHING... and he's not shy. He is currently obsessed with hats and lids. He asks for his hat when he gets up in the morning, and then puts anything he can on his head and calls it a hat, then laughs. I don't know if he's figured out that his head is indeed his head, or that hats are people lids, or what. He also likes to be in charge of all lids of the house... and we give him that duty.


We were trapped in the house for two days with snow and ice. We were all ready. to. go. by the time we could brave the roads. Notice in his snow pics that he's wearing two hats... and he had a towel "hat" underneath there as well. What a nut.

Yesterday Ethan became an offical walker in my head. He was making laps between the kitchen, where he would "dan! dan!" (dance dance) and clap his hands and wiggle his behind, then back to me in the living room, then back, then forth, then back... no hands, not many falls, NO HANDS! Its still crazy to me.

I need to be a better blogger... I'm starting to get phone calls with subtle hints. I'LL TRY! I'LL TRY!



See you soon,
Mama

Its Wednesday. At least its not Monday. Its FREEEEZING in Fayetteville. Ethan lets out a little "buuuh" when we walk outside. So, we can't play outside, its dark at 530, and its gettin on my nerves.

This morning, Ethan told me ALL about his night.



He LOVES to brush his teeth on his new stool.

And is finally sticking some veggies in his mouth on his own.

Happy Wednesday. E

Hey hey. Long time no post. We've been busy. Ethan got to ride his first WalMart Quarter Stealer on our way to Shreveport. He liked it just as much when it wasn't moving. Mental note taken. We finally got to MoMo's house, played in the yard, became Godparents to Julien Alexander, went to his party, met another kid named Ethan, got back in the car and came back home. It was a good trip.

Ethan still prefers 4 wheel drive over 2. He's making up for it all with his little new words that are popping up daily. Momo asked him "Did somebody push you?" and he pointed to his shoe. He's funny. He has also overgeneralized all things round to "ba!!" Tomatos, apples, acorns, actual balls,oranges, you name it. If its round, its "ba!!" and he has to hold it. He's got his signs down pretty well, but milk is starting to get mixed up with bye bye, and nap is getting mixed up with hat... he does add a little " haaa haaa" choking on a hairball kinda sound to the hat one...bath is getting mixed up with hug... BUT, we have a yes nod and a no shake, so after 8-10 questions, we understand EXACTLY WHAT HE'S SAYING. We're no picture of efficiency.

Other new tricks include throwing fits in stores (I was that mother... we had to leave), refusing anything thats not yogurt, and running away from diaper changes. We wouldn't have it any other way.

I have to go fix this kid some... um... yogurt. Talk soon. E