Modesty Please Mommy

During the day, Ethan and I like to scrapbook together. Okay, so Mommy scrapbooks and Ethan helps trim items and apply glue. What he mostly likes is to look through his baby book and have Mommy explain what it says.

We recently finished the page about my ultrasounds while I was pregnant with him. (Yes, I'm behind.) He looks at the page and asks, "Mommy, what's this?" He's pointing at the picture that shows his gender. "That shows that you are a boy. See, those are your boy parts." Ethan looks a little puzzled for a moment.

"But Mommy, why did they take my diaper off?"

Miss Maya

Our littlest angel is doing much better now. No more RSV or ear infections, hopefully. But, she is beginning to teethe. Her two bottom front teeth are trying to push their way up. Man, it is making for some rough nights at our house.

Other than that, Maya is trying to decide whether or not she actually wants to crawl. Right now, she much prefers to scoot around on her bottom. It just seems that everytime she tries to crawl, she does a face plant. Being all wood, our floors are far from soft. Ouch!!

She is beginning to pull herself to standing. Who knows, she may just skip crawling all together.

First Ski Trip

While we took our early Christmas Vacation, Ethan had the chance to ski for the first time. Initially, he wanted no part of these weird sticks on his feet. He made his father stay with him at the bottom of the hill while his cousins, aunt and uncles skied. Since Ethan didn't want to ski, Daddy called to have Mommy pick him up early.

As Mommy and Grandma came up the mountain, Daddy convinced Ethan to go down a small bump. Ethan liked it so much that he insisted on more. But would he get on the lift? Oh no! He had Daddy carry him up the hill time and time again.

When Mommy did show up, Ethan was on the hill ready to show his stuff. Down he came, thumbs in the air and grinning from ear to ear. He was so proud of himself. He could even almost turn. He never did manage to figure out how to stop. Maybe next time.

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Now that we are back from vacation; over the illnesses; and trying to get back in the swing of things; we'll update the blog a bit. We decided it is just too much hassle to go by initials for the family, so we'll use first names only. (If the kids weren't so darn cute we wouldn't worry so much.) =)

So those who know us, please refrain from using our full names and locations while making comments. Todd, and/or Justin, says that I am just too paranoid that something will happen, but I'd hate to become a target.

Enjoy the stories, photos, and hopefully videos (assuming I can figure it out).