This video is of Ethan standing at our window in our living room.. from this window he can Steve pull into our parking space in front of our townhome. We've watched him do this so many times that as soon as Ethan sees that blue car he knows its HIS Daddy and he squels and laughs with delight each time. I caught it on video one afternoon last week.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ethan Loves his Daddy
What is our (Jen and Ethan's) favorite moment of each day? When Steve comes home!
This video is of Ethan standing at our window in our living room.. from this window he can Steve pull into our parking space in front of our townhome. We've watched him do this so many times that as soon as Ethan sees that blue car he knows its HIS Daddy and he squels and laughs with delight each time. I caught it on video one afternoon last week.
This video is of Ethan standing at our window in our living room.. from this window he can Steve pull into our parking space in front of our townhome. We've watched him do this so many times that as soon as Ethan sees that blue car he knows its HIS Daddy and he squels and laughs with delight each time. I caught it on video one afternoon last week.
Ethan at the Dinner Table
We love to let Ethan feed himself. He is great at it and we know it is great for a baby's development. So what this means is dinner time = fun time! I took this video monday night after dinner.
On a completely unrelated note.. Ethan started running a fever Tuesday night and today we took him to the doctor. Turns out he had a slight ear infection (the doctor said about a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10). So we have antibiotics and are hoping he will be back to normal soon!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
11 Month Old
Sunday, October 7, 2012
First {Live} Football Game
This past Saturday Liberty University celebrated homecoming. With Steve and I both being LU alumni we love LU football - especially homecoming. With no other commitments this weekend it was a great opportunity to introduce Ethan to Flames Football (LU is known as the Liberty Flames.. don't ask why, just go with it). Our church also had their annual pre game tailgate party, and since we are baptist you know that this means good food and good fellowship with some great families.
Shortley after we arrived the band started preparing to lead the "big" parade.. it wasn't very big but it was fun.
Eating at the tailgate.. this kid loves to eat! He feeds himself really well and now I can put food in his tray area on the stroller and he sits up or pulls himself up and eats it!
Shortley after we arrived the band started preparing to lead the "big" parade.. it wasn't very big but it was fun.
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| He was mesmorized and I was in marching band heaven (I played in a marching band for 6 falls in a row - 4 HS, 2 JMU) |
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| Right after the parade.. so far he is really enjoying the day. |
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| Yes, my son was wearing LU socks. |
Eating at the tailgate.. this kid loves to eat! He feeds himself really well and now I can put food in his tray area on the stroller and he sits up or pulls himself up and eats it! |
Fascinated by the game - right after kick off. |
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| After Half time.. going strong. |
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| He started to get tired during the 3rd quarter... Luckily he had the perfect pillow.. his father :) |
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Friday, October 5, 2012
11 Months
The nights are long, but the days are short.
Someone told me this when Ethan was a baby (not sure who, if it was you, please comment below and take credit :). As my little baby grows each day and moves closer to that one year mark, this statement becomes ever true. Yes, my baby does not sleep through the night. No, we have not done cry it out. But that issue is for another post. I just want to encourage other moms whose babies night time habits are inconsistent, that this is normal. They are babies. Stop setting unrealistic expectations. You are normal.
Now that I am off of my soap box, lets move on to days.
Ethan becomes more toddler and less baby everyday. He is into everything and definitely expresses his feelings. This is exciting, terrifying, exhausting, and sad all at the same time. Part of me wants him to stay little forever, but I know this cannot happen and it will be better for everyone for me to accept this fact of life and keep us moving forward. But at night, when we are all alone in his room and he is sleeping peacefully in my arms I love to kiss his little head and thank God for this precious gift He has blessed us with. An amazing, challenging, sanctifying blessing.
He can easily cruise around our living room while standing on his tippy toes to reach something. He can open a cracked door with ease. He can sit and through a tantrum when you take the item he wanted away from him.
His favorite thing in the world is his father. I hope to post a video soon of his reaction to Steve when Steve came home from work the other day. He gets very excited when he hears or sees his daddy at the end of the day.
His least favorite thing is getting dressed and having his face wiped after a meal.
He loves solids and feeds himself easily and daily.
His favorite foods are fruits, but he also loves green beans.
We are beginning to plan his birthday with a celebration in Hampton on October 27th and a party in Lynchburg on November 3rd. We are excited for the next phase, and enjoying these last days of babyhood.
Someone told me this when Ethan was a baby (not sure who, if it was you, please comment below and take credit :). As my little baby grows each day and moves closer to that one year mark, this statement becomes ever true. Yes, my baby does not sleep through the night. No, we have not done cry it out. But that issue is for another post. I just want to encourage other moms whose babies night time habits are inconsistent, that this is normal. They are babies. Stop setting unrealistic expectations. You are normal.
Now that I am off of my soap box, lets move on to days.
Ethan becomes more toddler and less baby everyday. He is into everything and definitely expresses his feelings. This is exciting, terrifying, exhausting, and sad all at the same time. Part of me wants him to stay little forever, but I know this cannot happen and it will be better for everyone for me to accept this fact of life and keep us moving forward. But at night, when we are all alone in his room and he is sleeping peacefully in my arms I love to kiss his little head and thank God for this precious gift He has blessed us with. An amazing, challenging, sanctifying blessing.
He can easily cruise around our living room while standing on his tippy toes to reach something. He can open a cracked door with ease. He can sit and through a tantrum when you take the item he wanted away from him.
His favorite thing in the world is his father. I hope to post a video soon of his reaction to Steve when Steve came home from work the other day. He gets very excited when he hears or sees his daddy at the end of the day.
His least favorite thing is getting dressed and having his face wiped after a meal.
He loves solids and feeds himself easily and daily.
His favorite foods are fruits, but he also loves green beans.
We are beginning to plan his birthday with a celebration in Hampton on October 27th and a party in Lynchburg on November 3rd. We are excited for the next phase, and enjoying these last days of babyhood.
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