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| Just thought I'd stand on the couch since I know Marie and Erik aren't allowed to! |
Somehow time at home has been moving even faster than when I was working, and my illusions of basking in the glory of each little milestone have been short lived. I had just gotten used to telling people that Ethan was six months old when I realized I needed to up the number; apparently I'd been too busy to even pause and take note of my big seven-month-old's day. Now here we are at eight months, and I want to yell at someone to stop the clock already because my little baby is becoming a big boy and I just want a little more time to soak it all in! But even in such a state of bewilderment, my joy in watching him grow could not be more complete. He's quite the happy kid with a big personality and a knack for making sure I know exactly what he wants or needs, like being picked up now! Right now! And wanting that toy, no that one, and more (and more and more) food since he eats like a little horse. He's demanding with the snuggling, too. My does he love to snuggle and melt my heart in the process. His big milestones in the past two months have been crawling at warp speed, pulling up, dancing, drumming on any and everything, gumming on any and everything (particularly choking hazards and paper), blowing extremely loud raspberries especially when it's quiet in church, and saying "ma-ma," "da-da," and "ba-ba." Oh and did I mention the chompers that finally showed up? One at a time, too, so we had time to snap a few snaggle tooth pictures with which to embarrass him in the presence of future girlfriends. Plenty of obligatory proud mama photos and videos of it all below!
As we celebrate our special little boy today, I'd like to mention another little boy who should be turning two today but isn't. My friend Caroline's little angel Cale went to heaven two years ago today, but he did not leave this world without making a big impact on our lives and many others. He is so very special, so very missed, and so very loved. So take a moment today to say a prayer for Cale's wonderful family. Thanks to his amazing mom, dad, and little brother, I know Cale's life will continue to touch others in big ways wherever they go!
Happy Birthday in heaven, sweet Cale, and happy eight months to my big boy, Ethan man!
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| I thought it'd be funny to give mommy a heart attack by pulling up in the most dangerous place in the house. Also, I can type 100wpm faster than she can. |
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| Hanging out! I think it's hilarious that I keep getting away with sitting on the fireplace after Mommy tells me "no." |
My big brother makes me laugh. A lot.
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| Three Amigos |
New sounds...
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| Ack! That sand looks way better than it tastes! |
More new tricks!
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| Check out my snaggle tooth! |
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| Mommy's cuddle bug |
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| Makin' a few calls... '90s style. |
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| See ya next time! |
oh you are always so wonderfully kind.
ReplyDeleteI love these adorable pictures - I especially love how in one picture I will think "wow he looks like Erik!" and then I see the next and think "no, wait - that's more Marie" and then sometimes just perfectly him! What a happy little guy.