The Sweetest Little Boy

I was reminded this evening of how innocent, gentle, and kind hearted our little boy is.

Tonight I read his bedtime stories and just as we were getting ready to get into the rocker to say prayers and snuggle, the dogs started barking. After winding down this startled both of us. Ethan settled back down and drank his milk. I said goodnight and put him to bed. Just as I got to the stairs the dogs began to bark again. Ethan was hysterical, startled and scared. I ran back upstairs.

I decided that it would be a perfect evening to snuggle with my son and rock him to sleep, which at this age normally only happens when he is not feeling well. I rocked him for quite awhile, thinking the whole time about life and everything that has been on my mind. His little body relaxed as if he were asleep.

As he laid on my chest, I gave him a big hug and whispered, "I love you Buddy." He then picked his head up off my shoulder, took out his pacifier and gave me a big kiss. I whispered, "Thank you Buddy." After giving me another kiss he went into his crib and went to sleep.

As you can imagine, my eyes were filled with tears and I was reminded again of how complete my life truly is.

Eating at the Big Boys Table

Yes, it is true. Ethan has officially moved out of the high chair and up to the big table. He is so proud of himself to be eating with Mom and Dad on his own chair. He insists on using his silverware and does very well with it. He even uses a real plate for most meals. I probably should reconsider this one if I want to keep a full set of china.

His only issue: He thinks it is hilarious to put his foot on the table. We have tried telling him no, casually removing it EVERY stinkin time he puts it up there, and ignoring the behavior and laughter. It seems to be getting better but boy is this kid stubborn!

Otherwise, things are good. Ethan is having a few issues with allergies and his asthma. We are still doing the nebulizer treatments every night and today he started an allergy medication. Over the weekend, as Patrick's and my allergies are kicking up, we noticed Ethan sneezing, rubbing his eyes until they were red, and having a dry cough again. I called the doctor today so they are hoping this works to keep all of his symptoms and his asthma under control. He is trooper though, never whines about any of it.

Ethan's summer love is his boats. We ride our bike almost every night down to the sound to watch all the boats. He just loves it! It has gotten to the point now that after dinner every night he points at the back door and says "Boat?" or "Where's the boat?" How can I argue with that!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Hurford!

We just wanted to wish Grandpa a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We hope you had a wonderful day. Sorry your card is a little late :)

Ethan's Kitchen is Open for Business

Come one, come all! Ethan's kitchen is open for business. We have now set up a playroom for Ethan in the basement complete with his new kitchen. He LOVES it! It is a guaranteed 20 minutes of uninterrupted playtime (which Mom and Dad LOVE).

Here is short clip of Ethan in his kitchen. It is so funny how he loves to pretend at such a young age. Eating fake bread, drinking air (coffee), stirring a pot of air (soup), etc. It is just another reminder of how quickly he has gone from being a baby to a little boy.



Lately, Ethan is also singing songs. He know "Row, Row, Row, BOAT!" (Row, Row, Row your Boat), the Quack, Quack song (The Wiggles), "Ashes, Ashes, DOWN!" (Ring around the Rosie). We are also working up a special rendition for football season. He has "O", "H",__, "O" with hand movements. Almost ready...