Last month Ethan celebrated his 3rd birthday! We didn't get to have any family come for the occasion, but were able to enjoy the company of good friends.
At 3 years old Ethan is still a sweetheart. He can be a total handful at times and LOVES to get into mischief. He is constantly in the kitchen and has to be told repeatedly to stop climbing and looking for goodies to eat.
He loves to snuggle and will come into our room atleast twice a night for some cuddles with Daddy. He has been a hard one to break of this as he if often cold, kicking off his sheets and blankets in his bed and coming to us when he wakes cold.
I think I can seriously count on 2 hands how many times this little boy has slept through the night.
He loves fruit, brocolli, pizza, yogurt and ANYTHING sweet. He is a sugar lover.
His favorite shows are Curious George, Calliou and anything with Snoopy.
He thinks he loves Mario, even though he has never really played any Mario games to speak of.
Ethan is an animal lover adores Cooper, our dog and will chase birds, kiss our friends dogs, has no fear in going to the pet shop and asking to hold the kittens etc. He is a lover for sure and it melts my heart.
He really enjoys other children (Cade is the initiator in this as he is so confident with younger children), and just yesterday he and Cade were tending our neighbors little girl and walking her everywhere holding her hand, it was darling! He is SOOOOO excited for a baby brother and asks daily when he will 'pop' out.
He loves nursery and his teachers.
Hates loud noises and freaks out if the smoke alarm sounds in our kitchen. (I know what you're thinking...no, I don't burn things.... when we bought the house it was really touchy and would sound for no reason at all and wake us at all hours and would sound as soon as the oven preheated)
Is awfully shy at times even to things he really enjoys, like story time. He will insist on sitting with me while stories are read but will get up and dance with the other children when they do that.
Will cry when you tell him no. It gets old really quick and he gets in trouble for it. I swear, as soon as they turn 3....
Plays great with Cade and buys into his imaginary games. They are fun to watch and listen to and are such great brothers.
Rides his bike and scooter like a champ. He is fast and has no fear. Makes me happy that he enjoys it so much.
Will not keep undies on for the most part. If he goes potty through out the day I have to remind him to get his pants back on. It is just a bit of laziness on his part and I think he struggles to get them on so just chooses to leave them off.
LOVES the bath or shower. If he hears his dad or me in there you can hear him run to the bathroom and say ever so sweetly, "Can I have a shower with you?" even if he just finished getting ready for the day or showering himself. He loves water this one.
Ethan is trying to learn all his letters and count as high as Cade can count, and Cade loves to play school teacher and help him along. He is a smarty and catches on quick.
He still has his little lisp and it's pretty stinking cute. I asked the speech therapist from Cades Kindergarten screening if it was just age appropriate or if I should be doing anything and she said it was totally normal, not to be concerned but just have him doing silly saying like, "The silly snake slides sideways" to get that tongue hidden behind his teeth.
Favorite song by far is 5 Little Monkeys and he can sing the whole thing. It is to.die.for cute!! He also really likes, "Shortenin' Bread" but we only know and do the chorus.
I could go on and on about my bubba Ethan that is now my 'Big Bruffa' as he calls himself. We are so lucky to have him and count him as a blessing each and every day.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
.Happy 3rd.
.Lost Tooth.
Cade lost his first tooth 2 weeks ago. Funny story to go with that. His tooth had been wiggly for about 10 days and the morning it came out he came in to me and said with blood in his mouth, "Mommy, my tooth came out! Is that ok?" I got all excited for him as I could see the stress on his face, "Woohoo, Cade you are a big boy losing a tooth!" He then smiled and got a little excited telling me how it happened, "Well, I was trying to get the knot out of my rope that was tied to my door, and it just popped out. You know, some people tie a rope to their tooth and have to pull it out with the door knob. Not me!" It was pretty funny that he saw the similarity in it and I laughed hard.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
.Number 3.
Yes indeedy! It's a BLUE one! We are very happy and Ethan is ECSTATIC, big smiles and states, "see mommy, I was right, I told you all along!"
And he sure did!
Cade decided today that it was indeed a 'he' when he was a constant flip flopper previously.
At my last 2 ultrasounds I 'felt' like it may be a girl, but for the last week or so (since I have not felt sick), I have felt like it was another boy. Seriously though it could have gone either way. I have blown every old wives tale out of the water on this one and could not be happier to have another boy.
Trust me when I tell you this will save us A LOT of money :)
Monday, April 2, 2012
.Half Way.
How far along: 21 weeks
Total weight gain thus far: 2 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Not as yet really, just some of my Sunday clothes are maternity. I am at that ackward in between stage but am in desperate need of some items as I am carrying differently and old maternity clothes are not fitting so nicely.
Stretch marks: Just existing ones
Sleep: It changes almost daily. I am tired A LOT. For the most part I sleep well, but I have been having vivid dreams that freak me out and have me talking (or yelling) in my sleep
Best moment this week: Has yet to happen, but we are eagerly anticipating seeing our little one on Wednesday
Miss anything: Having way more energy. I miss that.
Movement: Feeling really good movement. I can also tell what is what for the most part, this side is the head, this is a knee or a foot etc. Cory has also felt the kicks. Yesterday I was holding a friends baby and my baby was kicking him constantly while he slept on my belly.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular throughout, I like alot of chicken as I have had aversions to red meat. Salad, coke (my vice), sour patch candy at times, snapple juice, nothing really that I can't live without.
Queasy or sick: I felt super sick until about the end of my 19th week. I feel pretty good now for the most part.
Gender: Still unknown, a private, modest baby this time round, perhaps we will find out on Wednesday...
Labor signs: None. Thank goodness. I don't want any!
Inny or outty belly button: Outty already! And personally I don't think I am that big, like I said, just carrying a little higher I guess.
Looking forward to: Oh lots! Scan on Wednesday, possible baby item shopping later this month, Summer and the weather with it! Having a little more energy, getting the yard done this summer (hopefully)




