One of those days...

Here's how Lauren found me at lunchtime today. Both kids decided they didn't want to nap in their cribs this morning. So, I held Lexie to sleep and set her on my lap and then picked up Ethan and got him to sleep. I realized later that I should have done it the other way around. Ethan is way heavier! Next time he goes on my lap for sure!!

Here's just a cute picture of them playing together today.
I love these babies!

Weekend fun

I love long weekends. We barbequed with our neighbors on Friday because a couple of them are leaving to move to rotation sites. The weather was perfect and we had a great time. Ethan and I did, anyway. Ben was on call all weekend and got called in, so he missed the whole thing. He had a pretty busy weekend, actually. Fortunately yesterday there were no calls and we attended another BBQ with friends. It was rainy and pretty cool out, but we loved spending time with everyone and the food was wonderful! Ben made Andes mint ice cream and carmel ice cream. Both of them are so delicious! If he gets tired of this doctor stuff we'll just open an ice cream shop! We're excited to come home next week to see our family. Ethan has grown so much since the last time we were back and we'll get to go visit my grandparents, who haven't even met Ethan yet.
And, since I like to show off my baby...here are a couple of fun photos from the past couple of weeks.

Learning

Ethan and I have been working on new skills this week. We are still trying to figure out rolling over. I keep showing him how to do it and encouraging him, but no luck yet. He's also been practicing sitting up. Here he is today trying to sit up. It looks like he is doing a good job, but I have to position him just right....

And it only lasts for a few seconds. Then, he looks like this...

Ethan has also been learning how to stand up by himself against the coffee table! What a big boy standing there! Don't worry....I stay close so when he loses his balance, I'm there to catch him!

Oh, and Ethan wanted to say Happy Birthday to Grammy. Have a great day!

Tornado!

To all who have heard...we did have a tornado here in Kirksville yesterday. We are just fine. It hit maybe a mile or so north of us. Several of our friends were affected, though, as it hit a neighborhood filled with medical student families. The community and school are really doing a lot to help those in need. The damage is pretty amazing in some places. If you want to see pictures, you can check out one of my friend's blog. Click on the link for Amber's blog to the side if you are interested (I hope it's okay that I am sending people to your site, Amber!) She posted some pretty incredible pics. Anyway, don't worry about us, we are all safe. Those who did get hit could sure use your prayers, though!

Shots again

Today was shot day again. He did better this time than last time, but he was still a little unhappy. We had a moment around 2:00, but thankfully Daddy was here to help me out. We'll feel better tomorrow I'm sure.

Happy Mother's Day!

It's my first Mother's Day! I have such a wonderful little boy...I can't imagine anything better. Being a mom has changed my whole life and I wouldn't want it any other way. Ethan's doctor appointment went well on Friday. He is now 16 lbs 2 oz and 26.5 in long! He's in the 75 percentile for his weight and 80th for his height! What a big boy! I can't believe we were worried about him gaining weight at the beginning. He sure has made up for it!

Happy Mother's Day to Ethan's grandmas and great-grandmas too! We are so lucky to have you in our lives and we love you all.

Thanks to my parents for coming to keep Ethan and I company over the weekend. Ethan had so much fun playing with Grandma and Grandpa. You wore him out! After you left, he was asleep in less than two minutes!

My sweet boy...

4 months

Today Ethan is 4 months old! He's getting so big. He is smiling a lot and starting to laugh. And, as you can see, he's grasping toys. We go to the doctor tomorrow for his well child visit, so I'll have to post his height and weight later. Ben is going to go camping with is friend Matt for the weekend and my parents are going to come up to visit Ethan and I, so it will be nice to have some company for the weekend.

First Day

Today was my first day with Lexie! We made it and things went pretty well today. Lexie is such a sweetheart.

Both kids had a runny nose today, so I was covered in snot! At one point, I was using the suction bulb thing on Lexie to clean her out and Ethan was watching. She was upset at me for messing with her and my Ethan starting laughing at her. I couldn't believe it! I grabbed the camera and shot a little video.