Ethan Rice : A Baby's Story

My last post...

2006-06-27T22:08:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone!

Since I'm so close to 15 months, this is actually my last post to this blog. I have a new one now. It's Ethan Rice: A Toddler's Story. Please vist to keep track of my growth and antics.

http://atoddlersstory.blogspot.com

My last baby story...

2006-06-26T21:27:00.000-04:00

OH NO! My last baby story! That's because mommy says that I'm no longer a baby and that I am a toddler. So, as my last baby story entry I wanted to say that I'm doing great! and my next blog will be announced as soon as possible!

Here is a picture of me at the KSU fountain! Mommy and daddy frequently take me here to walk around! I love walking around the fountain!

I also love playing with other toddlers! Unfortunately, I accidently kicked a little boy in the butt and pulled his hair! Mommy was upset. Daddy laughed!
OH WELL! I guess it will happen!!
Love, Ethan

Aunties turtle and me!

2006-06-19T22:23:00.000-04:00

I just love Auntie's turtle! It makes me laugh really loud and I love to ride it! She says it's mine if I want it, but mommy says we'll keep it at Auntie's house so I have somthing to do when I visit!!!!

I can walk and run now. I have 6 teeth with 7 & 8 coming in quick. I even got in the pool today! All the way to my waist!!!

1st Bike Ride!

2006-06-18T10:35:00.000-04:00

Here is daddy and me going for my 1st bike ride ever! Mommy picked out my seat and helmet. My helmet can change from a frog, to a fish, or a bumble bee! I love my bike rides, although I'm not to crazy for the helmet! I just hate hats!!!

My 1st ride was fun. We went all over Ravenna! I love being able to look around at everything. Mommy and daddy like the fact they can take me along on their bike rides! They say it's great to get fresh air and exercise! Well, I'm off to investigate a pool! We're going swimming!
Later,
Ethan

Tooth #6!!!

2006-06-15T14:16:00.000-04:00

It has arrived! Tooth #6 has reared it's ugly head! I have 6! Mommy and daddy has also determined that I will have blue eyes. They learned that by 6 months of age, I should have all my pigmentation in my eye for any color. It's still blue! Mommy says let's wait and see, but daddy justs laughs and says, "I told you so!"

Well, nothing else new to report! Just growing like a weed! I do enjoy going into my turtle pool! I have to wear my sandals though. I won't go barefoot!!

Tooth #5!!!!

2006-05-30T10:04:00.000-04:00

I have 5 teeth now!!!! Wow it hurt coming in, but it was better than my top teeth!! Mommy and daddy think more are on the way soon!

It's been hot too! Mommy and daddy try so hard to try and get me to go swimming, but I just don't want too. I like playing in the water with my hands, but I don't want to get in! Pappo says that if the waters warm like a bath, then maybe I need to be naked like in a bath! I might enjoy that, but who knows!?! :> Mommy said she try it. It'll be hot today, so maybe today!

Well, it's nap time so I got to go!!
Love,
Ethan

Nothing new...

2006-05-21T22:52:00.000-04:00

There hasn't been anything new to report I'm afraid. I've been walking and starting to run now. I've also been enjoying walking outside and getting dirty!! Well, I've got to go now. Bedtime!!

Ready to Run!

2006-04-29T22:30:00.000-04:00

Wow! It sure is warming up! I can't wait till I can go outside and run and run! I'm ready!

I've got all 4 teeth so now I can eat so much different food. I'm just having a hard time learning how! I had grapes (cut up) and a hot dog (also cut up) the other day! Mmmmmm, Mmmmmmm good!

Daddy says I'm really tall compared to the other 1 year olds! I didn' t know 31 inches was tall! Well, I better get going. There isn't much to report! Well, there is one thing. Mommy's good friend is having a baby too. Mommy says I could have a playmate soon! That's wonderful! There isn't any parks around here! I could use some company!

4 Teeth!

2006-04-20T10:43:00.000-04:00

Hi all!

Tooth #4 finally busted through! It was rough, but I made it. There was bleeding, crying, no eating... the works! But now I'm happy! I've got 4! Now I can eat just a little more stuff!
YAY!

I'm 1!

2006-04-10T07:23:00.000-04:00

Well, my birthday has come and pass! It was April 2nd! I turned 1 year old! I had a ball! There were 2 little girls and 1 other boy at my party! I had a Sesame Street Birthday cake and a balloon smash cake! It was mmmmm mmmmm good! I even got it on my mommy! She looked silly with cake all over her face and shirt!

I had a bunch of balloons too! They were red, yellow, and blue! I had a Sesame Street Balloon too! I had a lot of people at my party. My granny, my uncle Charlie and his family and my lola, pappo, and auntie too! Lots of mommy and daddy's friends came too! Some I haven't seen for a long time!

We had a ton of food, including my favorite, pulled pork! I got lots of presents, but I was so tired I fell asleep! My daddy had to open them for me! I got a savings bond from my granny. Clothes from my uncle Charlie. A Winnie the Pooh riding airplane from my Auntie Michelle. I got a swing, telephone, and blocks eating hippo from my mommy & daddy! I got lots of other gifts too, but the best was from my Lola & Pappo! They got me a John Deer Power Wheels! I love honking the horn!

Well, I'm ready for breakfast, so I'll write more later!
Love,
Ethan

I'm a big boy now!

2006-03-28T20:20:00.000-05:00

I'm a big boy now! My mommy and daddy say that since I'll be one in a few days that I get to sit facing forward in the car! I love it. I smiled all day, everywhere we went! I can see everything now! YAY!

I love balloons!

2006-03-21T11:33:00.000-05:00

Every time I go to the grocery store I see balloons everywhere! When mommy has extra change, she gets me one! I love balloons. Today, she bought me a red balloon! She also said that she pre-ordered balloons for my birthday party! I can't wait...MORE BALLOONS!

My lola bought me some new spring clothes too! She's so smart. She got a good deal at Kauffmans and got me $150 worth of clothes for $98! I'm so stylish she says! She got me these cute rompers with pictures on the bum! Mommy already washed them and hung them in my closet! She says she can't wait for it to warm up so she can put them on me and we go play outside.

Well, overall, I'm doing pretty good! I can drink from a sippy all by myself, until I have to tilt my head back. I'm also down to 1 nap a day. It's hard because I get sooooo tired, but it seems to help me sleep through the night! Well, I have to go. Nap time!
Love,
Ethan

No doctor needed this time!

2006-03-15T10:41:00.000-05:00

Mommy did it! Diaper rash gone! She says I'm just a little pink now.

Now it's birthday planning time! She says we've got kites and bubbles to pass out to the people as prizes instead of goodie bags. So far only 2 kids will be coming, but plenty of friends and family! I can't wait. I haven't seen Miss Atije or Miss Trish in a long time! Miss Neva will be coming too! OH BOY! I can't wait to try cake. The last cake I tried, Auntie Michelle's birthday cake, scared me. I cried and cried. Mommy says mine shouldn't scare me. We'll see.

Well, I better go! It's almost lunch time!!!!!
Love,
Ethan

Diaper Rash!!!!!

2006-03-14T11:28:00.000-05:00

OH NO!!!! I've got a diaper rash! My 1st one ever!!!! Mommy says that if it doesn't get better in a day or 2 then she'll call the doctor. My bum is all red!!!! Mommy says she has a few tricks to try then if they don't work, she'll talk to Dr. Aldrich! I hate seeing the doctor. I've also just been told that my 12 month appointment will be filled with shots too!

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Ready For Spring!

2006-03-09T10:26:00.000-05:00

I am sooooo ready for spring now! My lola bought me a bicycle seat so I can ride with mommy on her bike. Mommy bought me a helmet! I can't wait to get going! I've never been on a bike before. Hurry up and warm up weather! I want out of the house!!!!!

New Clothes!

2006-03-06T13:48:00.000-05:00

My mommy is so smart! She bought me some new clothes and saved a lot of money. We went to The Children's Place in Aurora Farms and she bought me clothes worth $104.50 (not including tax) for only $29! There was a huge sale and she had a 15% of coupon. She says we'll go back at the end of the month and use the other coupon right before it expires. We may be able to get more stuff! I can't wait. I'm stylin'! I need the clothes. I only was able to wear this outfit (in the pictures) 1 time. I couldn't even button the collar and put the tie on 'cause the shirt collar was tooooooo small! That's ok though. Daddy thought I was too preppy anyway!

Well, it's nap time...AGAIN!
Love,
Ethan

I'm the one with the bear!

2006-03-05T21:48:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!

Just had to share one of my 10 month old pictures! I'll eventually have them all posted, but I love the lady's teddy bear. She let me hold it while I was getting my pictures taken!

I'm eating more solids everyday. I love steak! Mommy bought some fully cooked Tyson Steak strips and I love them! I only have 2 teeth so she really had to chip chop them, but mmmmm mmmmm good!

Well, it's bed time. Just had to give an update!
Love,
Ethan

Planning the Birthday Fun!!!!

2006-03-03T14:47:00.000-05:00

Well, I turned 11 months old yesterday and mommy, lola and auntie Michelle have been planning my 1st birthday party. It's gonna be big! Mommy says all of her friends are invited and even some kids! YAY! I have someone to play with!!! We also got my 10th months old pictures back, so mommy may post some up soon! She really loves them. I just love getting my picture taken!

Well, I better go for now! It's nap time!
Love,
Ethan

Tummy Flu!!!

2006-02-22T13:39:00.000-05:00

Mommy and daddy are really tired and I'm really hungry. I have the tummy flu! Last night I kept puking and puking. Mommy and daddy took turns cleaning me up and changing my sheets! They ended up calling the doctor at 11PM! I'm tired! I'm hungry!
WAHHHHHHH!

Cruisen....

2006-02-14T22:02:00.000-05:00

I crusing everywhere! As soon as I get up, I'm off! I still haven't learned how to get back down though. I keep plopping back on my butt!

Mommy and daddy got some portraits done of me again, but I won't be able to post them until March. Mommy says they don't come back till Feb. 28th and I'd have to wait to see them! I don't know how to be patient! She also says I'm growing like a weed because although I'm only 10 months old, I am already wearing 18 month size clothes! She says I'm so tall!

Well, I better be going!
Love,
Ethan

Walking....

2006-02-03T22:17:00.000-05:00

Well, now I'm walking with help! I can grab mommy and daddys fingers and walk anywhere! I'm zooming. I still only say 'mama', but I'm sure 'dada' ain't far away! Well, I'll keep you posted! It's snack time!

It's been way to long!

2006-01-23T22:38:00.000-05:00

Well, I've been busy! Sorry I haven't written in awhile, but I've been trying to learn to walk! Yep! I can sit up on my own. I can get down on my own. I can get on my knees. I can fall from my knees. I can grab hold of things and stand up. I can definately fall! I've got many bumps and bruises already. Mom says she's going to pull a Homer Simpson and cover everything in foam. Daddy laughed!

Well, at my 9 months appointment, the doctor says I'm doing well and advanced for my age. I'm 29 1/4 inches tall! She says that puts me in the 75 percentile. I'm 19 LBS and 10 ozs. She says that's under the 50th percentile. Mommy can't understand that. She says I eat like a pig. The doctor contributes it to being a very active boy!

Guess what?! I even said my 1st word. I said 'mamma'. I say it all day long. Mamma, mamma, mamma!

Well, It's bed time!
Love,
Ethan

LEGOS!

2006-01-07T21:52:00.000-05:00

Mommy & Daddy got me large legos. I love them. The bumble bee and lady bug are rattles! I love them best. Mommy says I can help her make a Lego Masterpiece! I can't wait!

Well, overall, I'm doing better now. I've over my virus and stuffy nose and am having so much fun!
Well, I better get to bed so I can grow up big and strong!
Love,
Ethan

9 Months Today!

2006-01-02T23:07:00.000-05:00

I've got 2 teeth! I also turned 9 months old today! I can't wait till I start talking. I think I'll drive mommy and daddy crazy and talk up a storm once I can talk! But right now my nose is stuffy. I hate it when mommy and daddy put drops up my nose! AHHHH!

Well, now that the holidays are over, it's time to get down to business! More teeth are on their way!

Opening Gifts!!

2006-01-01T22:13:00.000-05:00

Well, 1st I must apologize for the long stretch of nothing. I've been sick. I had a fever for 3 days and mommy and daddy had to take me to the doctor. I've been very unhappy! They have been really tired!!!

So, anyways, here's the scoop on what's been happening. Christmas was really fun! Granny was supposed to come over for Christmas Eve dinner but she got sick too and couldn't come. I'm not really sure what happened to uncle Richard, but he couldn't make it either. So, mommy, daddy and I had loads of fun without them. We had a huge dinner! I got to eat some mash potatoes all by myself! I also got to open my presents from mommy and daddy. They got me loads of stuff! Here's a picture of me opening a gift with daddy! I love my walker! I wasn't feeling well, so I just wore my nighty. I went straight to sleep after opening my gifts.
Christmas day is a longer story so I'll save that for later!
Love,
Ethan

Merry Christmas!

2005-12-19T22:18:00.000-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I just had to say that to everyone! It's my 1st! I can't wait to get my hands on all the paper. Mommy's been really busy cleaning and cooking. She says we have to have a good dinner ready for granny. Daddy's been busy watching me! We have tons of fun!
Well, stay warm. I'm going to try and stay up for Santa when Christmas eve rolls round!
Love,
Ethan

My 1st Fall!

2005-12-14T21:29:00.000-05:00

Well! Mommy finally developed my fall pictures! I love leaves. Yummmmmmy! I had fun in the leaves! In this picture I haven't crawled yet, but as you can see, I can sit on my own!

It's been too long since I last wrote!

2005-12-12T19:32:00.000-05:00

Well, Christmas is almost upon us and I'm happy as a clam. Mommy says I'll be spoiled this year, but I still don't know what that is! Well, let's see! Where to pick-up? I can crawl now! I'm getting into everything! I love mommy and daddy's Cd's! They make loud clinks! I'm also starting to pull myself up into a sitting position! I don't fall over so easy either! I'm on my way!

My 1st tooth!

2005-11-30T21:36:00.000-05:00

My 1st tooth! Mommy got a picture of it! Now I'm working on 3 and 4. They're coming in at once! OWWWWWW! I've been crying on and off for 2 days now. Mommy and daddy are tired! But that's ok. They say I can eat new things now! We'll see. I played with my peas more than eating them. Daddy found a whole bunch of peas in the bottom of my highchair!

Well, I better be going! It's bed time!
Love,
Ethan

I've been dubbed, "The Crawler!"

2005-11-30T10:35:00.000-05:00

Well, not only can I sit by myself, mommy and daddy have dubbed me, "The Crawler." I can move and groove now! My tummy still drags on the floor, but I'm moving now! Ha, ha, ha! The things I can do now! Look out world! Here I come.

Let's catch up!

2005-11-28T10:56:00.000-05:00

We've got to catch up! 1st here is a picture of me trick-or-treating at Chapel Hill mall in Akron. I had fun! Lots of stickers! Daddy held me most of the time! He had fun too! Mommy took alot of pictures!

Now I can drag myself across the floor! I can't figure how my legs and arms alternate yet, but I'm moving! Mommy wants to get more gates! She says I'm a mover and a groover!

On a sad note, due to my mild allergy to cats, mommy and daddy finally found a new home for kitty! I miss him! Mommy really misses him too! But, my little red bumps are finally disappearing! Mommy has done a total cleaning of the house and there's no cat hair in sight! I can crawl anywhere now and not have to worry about litter or hair! YAY!

Well, so far that's it! Not much else going on! I gotta go play now!
Love,
Ethan

Happy Turkey Day!

2005-11-24T21:35:00.000-05:00

Happy turkey day! I'm happy! It's my 1st turkey day. I got sick! :<

I ate so much food and people kept making me jump up and down! Oh well. I here that's what the days all about! Here's a picture of me after a walk with mommy! I miss those warm days! Now I have to wear a snow suit!

Well, I better be going! I have a big day tomorrow!
Love,
Ethan

My 1st pumpkin!

2005-11-22T20:39:00.000-05:00

Mommy and daddy finally got their film developed. Now I can show you a picture of me with my 1st pumpkin! It's so big! I love it though. They even let me see them carve it up!

Well, everything here it good. I finally got a snow suit. Lola had to take me out shopping. She had fun! She also got me a christmas outfit! My lola spoils me! I love my lola! I'll have to show you pictures sometime. Well, my 2nd tooth is coming in quick! I got 2 teeth! Pictures of that soon too!

Well, I better be going! I have to go to bed now. I'll try to write more later!

Crawling?

2005-11-18T20:35:00.000-05:00

Hi all!
It's been crazy here! I'm starting to rock back and forth in order to crawl and yesterday I took a nose dive! I kinda jumped and WAMMMMM! Face first into my puzzle mats. I cried! I didn't know what happened! Daddy didn't know wether to laugh or cry too!

I'm also gaining a toothy smile! My 2nd tooth is coming in quick. It's harder this time than the 1st tooth! I woke up every 2 hours the other night and last night! Mommy is REALLLLLLLYYYYY tired. So am I, but I don't want to sleep. I want to play!!!!

Well, I better get going. Mommy and daddy say it's bed time!
Love,
Ethan

2nd Tooth!

2005-11-14T12:35:00.000-05:00

Hi all!
I've been busy so sorry for little updates lately! I've been busy growing a 2nd tooth! It just broke the surface and man am I tired. I've been chewing everything in site! Guess what else? Mommy calls me a rocking horse. I've been on my knees rocking back and forth. It's fun! Mommy says I'll be crawling soon, but I don't know. This rocking thing is pretty fun for now!
Well, I better go. I just had to tell you all this for now!
Love,
Ethan

Flu Shots!!!!

2005-11-08T21:03:00.000-05:00

I got the 2nd half of my flu shot today. I didn't even cry! Mommy was so proud! She didn't cry either! I got a colorful band-aid too. It was of the wiggles. Still not sure who that is, but it was colorful! Oh well. Nothng new here. My tooth still bothers me, but I get to eat new things now so it's a good trade.

Well, I gotta go. It's bed time!
Love,
Ethan

7 Months today!

2005-11-02T23:22:00.000-05:00

Today I turned 7 months old. I have 1 tooth that has appeared! YAY!!!! I can eat solids soon. Not this pureed stuff! Real food. Soon, I'll be able to eat pasta and other yummy things. But first I have to get teeth. One tooth ain't gonna cut it. Mommy and daddy started the switch from soy to regular formula too. My doctor said to try milk based formula so I can more easily convert to milk when the time comes. Just to test to see if I still get bad gas with milk. We'll see. Also, my lola took me shopping. She bought a highchair just for me to keep at her place. I can't wait to try it out. She also bought me a winter cap with mittens. It's blue. Mommy thinks it's cute.
Well, I better get going. I have a long day of playing tomorrow!

Love,

Ethan

My 1st tooth!

2005-10-29T21:18:00.000-04:00

October 26th, 2005 was when my 1st tooth appeared out of my gums! Today, my second tooth appears! Mommy and daddy are very tired. I keep crying! It hurts so much! I don't want anyone to see or touch them! I keep drooling too! Mommy keeps changing my bib, but that doesn't seem to help!

Trick or Treat!

2005-10-23T21:29:00.000-04:00

Mommy and daddy took me out trick or treating tonight at Chapel Hill Mall! I had a ball, but I don't understand why everyone was calling me "Chicken Little." Oh well. I got lots of stickers and some candy that mommy and daddy said they'd save for me. They said cany doesn't spoil. I don't know. I think they're going to eat it.
Anyways, here's a picture of me with mommy and daddy. We finally got them back. I like this one. I don't want to show everyone all of the pictures though. She plans on putting some in the christmas cards this year! Well, I better go. It's bedtime.

Love,

Ethan

Halloween Costume!

2005-10-20T09:45:00.000-04:00

My mommy and daddy are going to dress me as a chicken this year! They're going to dress as ranchers. We all going out as chicken and chicken farmers! Yeyyyyyy! Candy!!! But wait.... I can't eat candy!

FEET!!!

2005-10-18T20:48:00.000-04:00

I can touch my feet! I can also sit on my own with very little help! I can sit by myself for about 5 minutes before I fall backwards. Mommy and daddy are so proud. I just had to share my latest news!

Daddy & Me: Relaxing!

2005-10-13T20:37:00.000-04:00

I love my daddy. We relax together often. Anyways, things are going great here. I had my first experience with crackers today. I love crackers. I ate them all by myself. I also had strawberry yogurt for the first time. I really like that. Mommy says it's good for me. I don't care. It tastes good!

Gonna Getcha Good!

2005-10-12T14:57:00.000-04:00

HI! I've been busy with tummy time and learning to crawl. I'm still trying to get my knees under me so I can balance. That ain't going to well. I love sitting though. I can sit unaided for a little bit before my round bottom takes over! I love playing on my puzzle mat with my piano. I love the music I make!
Well, I better get going! It's almost dinner time!
Love,
Ethan

My 1st tub bath (sitting up)

2005-10-11T15:32:00.000-04:00

I finally can sit in the tub. I finally like sitting in the tub. Mommy and daddy were so excited they took a picture. Here it is!

Today I went to school with mommy. She had a hard time scheduling for classes, but I had a wonderful time looking around and talking to people! Yeah! I like school.

Creamed Spinach!

2005-10-10T14:04:00.000-04:00

OK. I remember what daddy was feeding me. Creamed Spinach! I hate creamed spinach! EWWWWWWWW! Mommy says it's good for me though and will buy another jar in a few weeks to see if I'll like it better then. I don't think so! But, anyways, daddy loves this picture. Mommy can't stop laughing! Daddy calls this my "Hitler" look! Who's hitler?

Well, mommy and me when Christmas shopping today. We bought half of auntie Michelle's gift and I bought a gift for daddy. It cost me five bucks with tax. Wow. Where did the money go?! I need to ask for a raise in my allowance!

Browns Town!

2005-10-09T22:14:00.000-04:00

Here's a picture of me and my daddy enjoying a Sunday afternoon with football. My daddy is a big browns fan. I have no idea what football is but I love all the colors that flash on the television. We even have matching outfits!

Well, Saturday, I got my picture taken in my Halloween costume. Everyone loved it. I'll show it to you when it's closer to Halloween. I don't want anyone stealing my ideas! We also had a family portrait done. Yeah. Now I can show all the other kids my mommy and daddy. Whenever I meet other kids! Well, I better get going. It's bedtime!

Dinner time with daddy

2005-10-07T17:34:00.000-04:00

Ok, so now daddy has finally found some time to feed me. It was fun! I can't remember what I was eating when mommy took the picture, but we were messy! That's ok. I was ready for my bath anyways!

So, nothing much going on here! I'm finally sitting more on my own. I still need mommy to catch me because I have round butt! I keep rolling! Well, anyways, I better get going. It's dinner time!!!!

6th Month check-up

2005-10-06T12:00:00.000-04:00

I had my 6th month check-up today! I'm 18 LBS exactly and 27 inches long. I may have lost weight, but I grew and inch. The doctor thinks the new nurse may have weighted me wrong. Mommy thinks it is possible that's it, but it could be the fact that I just don't eat as much formula as I should. I love my vegetables and fruit! My height & weight puts me in the 70th percentile, while my head circumfrance is in the 50% with it being 17.4 inches.

I do all the things I should at 6 months also. The doctor says I'm right on schedule with teething, sitting w/support, reaching & grabbing toys, babbling and showing stranger anxiety. I got my shots too. Even an extra one. I got the flu shot. AHHHHHHH!
I'm upset!
Well, I gotta go make mommy & daddy pay!
Later,
Ethan

6 Months Old today...2 Days ago!!!

2005-10-04T14:37:00.000-04:00

Yeah! I'm 1/2 a year old! I can't believe it. Neither can mommy and daddy! They say I'm becoming a big boy. I'm even eating teething biscuits, drinking juice, and eating all kinds of stage 2 foods. I'm so happy. I can eat a variety of things!

Well, here's a picture of me in my favorite overalls. I can also sit supported now. Not quite the independent sitter right now, but soon!

Daddy & Me

2005-10-02T19:23:00.000-04:00

This is a picture of daddy and me at the Montgomery Labor Day Picnic! I "won" a prize. It's a green frog! Mommy washed it for me, but I just like to look at it. I don't play with it much. It's too cute!

Well, everything here is going good. Mommy claims she has 3 christmas gifts for me. I don't know about that. I never see them. Well, I better get going. I just had to share my prize!

Sippy Time Already!

2005-10-01T19:42:00.000-04:00

Now I can use a sippy too. I'm not very good at it. Sometimes I hit my eye instead of my mouth. Sometimes when I get frustrated (often) I throw my sippy to the floor! I'm trying and mommy & daddy say I'm doing well. We'll see. Here's a picture of me having a good moment with the sippy!

Bottle Time...

2005-09-30T20:42:00.000-04:00

Guess what?! I'm trying to hold my own bottle! I can do it for a little while. Today was the first day ever! Mommy & daddy are very excited and pleased! They took tons of pictures, but I just had to show only one!

Mommy & Me!

2005-09-29T23:29:00.000-04:00

Here's a picture of mommy and me at lola's. I'm busy chewing on stuff, but I also want to sit up on my own! Mommy says I'm growing up so fast. I don't know about that though. I still can't crawl!

A gift for me...

2005-09-28T20:37:00.000-04:00

Today, mom met with an old friend that she hasn't spoken with for a very long time. She gave me a gift! She gave me Baby Einstein blocks! Wow! I love them. I'll have to send her a thank you card! I'll need to take a picture for you all to see!

Not much today...

2005-09-25T20:26:00.000-04:00

Not much going on today. Daddy watched me all day today so mommy could clean. Other than that, nothing new! I still roll around everywhere and I still put my toes in my mouth! I'm still having a ball and learning to crawl!

Colorful mats...

2005-09-21T19:23:00.000-04:00

What a wonderful gift from my lola. She bought me colorful mats to roll around on. Mommy took pictures. Lots of pictures. What fun! Now I'm moving!

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star....

2005-09-18T14:02:00.000-04:00

Twinkle, Twinkle, Litle Star.... This poem, lullaby, song... Whatever you want to call it was the topic of discussion yesterday between my parents. Mommy had learned it one way and daddy another. After many minutes of "you're wrong!" "No, You're Wrong," They finally decided to look it up on the web. Needless to say, daddy (all day long I might add) was saying, "Told you so," to mommy. All the lullabys mommy could find were exactly like what daddy would say. Mommy just happened to learn it differently! I'm blessed to have known more than one version! How 'bout you? Do you know more than one version?

Go CAV's!!

2005-09-14T22:13:00.000-04:00

I'm ready for basketball season! Are you? I couldn't wait to put on my supportive fan wear!

Well, sometime soon my dad may finish my decortive blog. It will have a calvin and hobbes theme to it. I can't wait. I like being unique.

Guess what?! I touched my toes today. I also put them in my mouth for the 1st time. Yum, Yum!

I'm Happy!

2005-09-12T16:34:00.000-04:00

I'm a happy baby! Mommy and daddy finally retired my bassinet on the travel yard. I'm a big boy now!

Yummy Keys!!

2005-09-11T22:01:00.000-04:00

I love my keys. When mommy had her baby shower way before I came along, these keys were part of the decoration on the cake. I love to chew them now that I can put anything in my mouth! I put everything in my mouth. Mommy washes all my toys everyday. She also disinfects my baby einstein. She says she gets more excersice now than before I was born. I guess I'll never know, but she is tired all the time!

Well, I gotta go for now! Happy chewing!

Ethan

Gotcha!

2005-09-10T23:00:00.000-04:00

I got mommy! She tried to surprise me by taking more pictures of me and I tried to grab her! Ha ha ha ha ha!!!! Well... All is well on the home front. I eat. I sleep. I play. I grow big!!! My lola took me shopping the other day. She bought me a lot of winter outfits! Did you know that at only 5 months old, I already wear 12M outfits??? Wow! Mommy says I'm growing like a weed. What's a weed? Anyways, mommy and daddy took me shopping yesterday and bought me new sleepers! I'm in 9 - 12 Month sizes there! I can't wait to see what size I'll be when I'm 1 year old!

Surprise!

2005-09-09T22:51:00.000-04:00

My mommy took this picture of me the other day. She surprised me with the camera. I was facing the other way and then when I turned around, boom! There it was a picture was taken! It turned out OK.

Lola took me shopping today. I got a whole new winter wordrobe going on! She bought me lounging pants, sweaters, sweat shirts and long sleeve shirts! I'm set! Now, if I only knew what snow was. Apparently, I can only wear this stuff if it gets cold and snows!

Family

2005-09-05T18:50:00.000-04:00

This is me with my cousin Jason. He's the oldest of all my cousins. He's cool. He's a marine... or was. He's out now. I'm not sure if that's what I want to do when I grow up. I've got so much to choose from. Mommy and daddy want me to go to college, get really smart and make lots of money so they know I'll be set for life. Anyways, I just wanted to share my family with you. I love my family!

5 Months Today!

2005-09-02T20:08:00.000-04:00

I'm 5 months old today! Due to the increase in gas prices, mom couldn't afford 5 month pictures for me. That's ok though, because she takes many pictures of me with her camera!

This is a picture of me in my Old Navy outfit! Mommy really likes this one. As you can tell, she bought this back in 2003 when she and daddy were hoping for me! It fits perfect now! Let's go sailing.

Well, nothing new on the home front. I'm still trying to crawl. I just can't seem to go anywhere. I'll keep you posted, but for now it's bedtime! Night, night!

Love,

Ethan

Drool Monster!

2005-09-01T17:48:00.000-04:00

I'm a little drool monster! I go through bibs like crazy! Sometimes when mommy forgets my bib, I end up in a new outfit! Here's one of my new outfits. I can't believe I'll be growing out of it the next growth spurt I have. Well, anyway, I love tummy time. I'm getting better. Now I can do a full push up and look around! I have a ball. You should try it! You might have fun too! I'll be crawling soon. If only I could keep my butt and head up at the same time!

Yum! Yum!

2005-08-31T13:43:00.000-04:00

This is a current picture of me eating rice cereal for breakfast! This is the neatest I've ever been and mommy just had to take a picture!

Today was a big adventure than mom is not so willing to do again without help. Today was our first outing since storing the infant seat. Mommy planned something simple. She said we would go to Wal*Mart to get our pictures developed and to pick up a few things. Ha ha ha. Little did she know what I had planned. About 10 minutes after entering the store, I started fussing!!!! Then everytime she tried to put me in my seat harness, I cried 1 minute later! Then 1/2 way through our trip, I decided it was nap time. Mom carried me everywhere in her left arm! I just want to make sure she's nice and strong, because I'm growing!!!

The trials of a convertible car seat!

2005-08-30T22:16:00.000-04:00

What a day! It started out with mommy and daddy trying to install the new convertible carseat into the van. What looked like a five minute job, only took 30+ minutes. Daddy took out the old base and mommy brought it in the house. Daddy put the new seat in the van and noticed that things didn't quite look like the pictures in the book and nothing went according to instructions. Then when they finally got everything latched, they couldn't figure out why the level line wasn't level. After putting me down for a nap, mommy went back into the rain and figured the whole thing out. Her 1st bath today! Yeah! While they were trying to install the seat, it just happened at that moment, the sky came pouring down and I wanted held. Trying putting in a car seat with me crying and it down pouring. It's a wonder my parents are still sane!!

Mommy finally did it!

2005-08-29T21:40:00.000-04:00

Well, mommy finally broke down and did it. She bought a convertable car seat for me. I'm growing so big and she just didn't want to give up the infant car seat, but she had too. My feet started to hang off the edge of the infant seat. She ended up buying Safety 1st's line that's exactly the same to the Cosco Alpha Omega. Babies 'R' Us lowered the price from $139.00 to $119.00 and she had 2 coupons that took $15.00 off! Wow! What a deal. Now I can ride like a big boy and in style!

A Day at the Fair!

2005-08-28T21:20:00.000-04:00

Today mommy & daddy took me to the Portage County Fair in Randolph. I had a ball. I got to see cows. All kinds of cows. And pigs. Huge pigs. And all kinds of goats. I saw little Pygmy goats and tall goats. Daddy's silly. When we got to the sheep, he thought one was a goat. It didn't have the huge curly coat sheep usually have because of the shearing contest. He asked a lady what makes this goat a winner, and she said, 'It's not a goat. It's a sheep!" He he he! I saw horsey's and cried! They were so big and scary. Mommy loved them though. Daddy couldn't believe how big the draft horses were! We saw lizards, chickens, ducks, roosters and turkeys too! So many animals, so little time!

Connected!

2005-08-25T21:46:00.000-04:00

I'm connected. I now have an email address! My daddy set up a Gmail account for me!
I now can vibrate my lips together! I make many bubbles this way! It makes mommy laugh too! Anyways, not much more going on right now. I've just been busy trying to crawl. My butt goes in the air, but I just don't seem to be going anywhere!

Mommy loves me!

2005-08-20T19:43:00.000-04:00

My mommy loves me. This is a picture of me & her after a bath. She tries so hard to stick to our bedtime routine, but I don't want to sleep. I want to play and stay up with daddy!

My mommy is so smart too. She went to The Children's place today and bought me all kinds of night sleepers. She got $81.50 worth of clothes for $22.00. She had a coupon for $10 off $30 or more, and they had a sale on sleepers. $3.99 each! Then a "baby luxuries" sweater she loved was on sale. It was originally $16.50 and guess what?! She got it for $2.99! She says I'm going to be the best dressed baby around. Daddy just rolled his eyes. I don't care as long as I'm not naked and cold!!

Batman Revealed!!!

2005-08-19T22:06:00.000-04:00

I know who batman is! My daddy! A few nights ago, mommy & daddy found a bat in the house. It flew around everywhere. Finally they got it trapped in the extra room. After a few minutes of trying to shoo it out the window, daddy finally got it out of the house! Wow! What I miss when I go to bed!

Daddy & Me

2005-08-18T22:12:00.000-04:00

I love my daddy. He's already trying to teach me how to use a computer. I haven't decided if I like it or not. I'll let you know when I decide. Otherwise, everything in life is going well. I'm a really happy baby. I eat. I sleep. I play. What could be better. Today, mommy took me to Jo Ann Fabrics in Hudson. It was really big. She bought material to make me some sleepers. I can't wait to see how they turn out. She says it's been a while since she has made anything. I hope she hasn't forgotten anything!!! Well, it's bed time. I'll see you all later!
Night, night! Ethan

New People

2005-08-17T10:41:00.000-04:00

Last night I finally got to meet my cousin Jason. He's way older than me. He's finally home from Iraq and that's why I haven't met him earlier. Mommy took at picture of us together so I will always know who he is. I can't wait till I can talk, so I can talk to all the people I meet!

I'm so frustrated. I try so hard to crawl, but my butt only goes higher in the air. I'm pretty sure while I was sleeping, mommy took a picture of my butt in the air. I sleep like that sometimes. Oh well. I'll find out whenever mommy developes the pictures.
Later,
Yvone

Happy Baby!!!

2005-08-15T09:20:00.000-04:00

I'm a happy baby today. Mommy had to go to a physical therapy appointment so lola Rush and auntie Michelle watched me today! When mommy got back, we all went out to lunch. We had fun. I got to talk to all kinds of people today! Then on the way home, mommy kept making wrong turns, so I got a really long car ride. I don't mind. It helps me get to sleep! Well, I gotta go. I have lots of sitting up to do!
Love, Ethan

Baby Einstein

2005-08-13T21:11:00.000-04:00

My mommy and daddy bought me a Baby Einstein last week! I love it. Here's a picture of me enjoying it! I love the buttons that make animal noises. The second time you hit the button, it says what the animal is in English. The third time in spanish. The 4th time there's a song. For example, my favorite button is the cow button. The first time I hit it, it MOOOOOOOOOO's. Then the second time I hit it, a lady's voice says "cow." Then the 3rd time I hit it, a lady's voice says, "rocca." Then the 4th time I hit it, it plays old McDonald. I love it. Each animal is a different song!!!! You should try it!
Enjoy!
Ethan

American Baby

2005-08-12T22:02:00.000-04:00

Hi all! My mommy and daddy decided to enter my picture in the American Baby cutest baby contest. They didn't want me to compete in competitions, but all you have to do here is send in a picture. There will be 5 grand prize winners. They get to be in an issue of American Baby magazine and some other little prizes and some money. Mommy and daddy hope for the money so they can start my college fund. So anyways, here is the picture they finally settled on. One rule was that it couldn't be a professional picture, so they picked out a cute, realistic picture of me. I would prefer to win on how I really look, and not some brushed up professional picture! Let me know what you think!
Later,
Ethan

A Wee-Wee?

2005-08-09T09:43:00.000-04:00

I discovered my wee-wee yesterday! Mommy was changing my diaper and letting my bottom dry off, when I reached down and :o I discovered my wee-wee! Then I had to keep reaching down there to make sure it was really there! It made me laugh. Mommy then put the diaper on me! It disappered! Where did it go????

Shots today!?

2005-08-05T10:08:00.000-04:00

I got my shots today. AHHHHHH!!!!! After a very through exam where mommy & daddy found out I'm 26.6 inches long and 19 lbs 9 ozs, i received the 2nd round of my shots!! Mommy and daddy shall pay!!!

4 Months & 1 Day

2005-08-03T20:51:00.000-04:00

Well! Here it is! The first of my 4 month old pictures. This is my favorite! I loved it when the camera came straight at me from above! I wanted to grab it but it was too far away!! I'm in my sailor outfit! Mom bought it especially for picture day. According to her, every kid needs a sailor outfit!!

Well, other than pictures nothing much has changed. I have my 4 month appointment this Friday. I get my second round of shots too! I'm not looking forward to that! :<

Well, it's bed time so I better go. I just wanted to share my picture!
Goodnight!
Ethan

The Pears Incident

2005-07-27T22:06:00.000-04:00

Around 2 PM today, I had a run in with pears. My mommy was feeding me pears when in a fit, I hit the spoon and up went the pears! They splattered everywhere! In mommy's eyes. In my eyes. It was a mess! I don't like pears in my eyes so I decided to cry. Just picture this comedic scene. Pears everywhere. I'm crying and mommy's trying to clean me up! I guess you had to be there.

So far I'm doing really well. I eat all my fruits and veggi's! I love rice cereal, but I'm not crazy about oatmeal. I rally hate barley cereal. But life goes on!

Later,
Ethan

I like me some peaches!

2005-07-25T21:59:00.000-04:00

Mommy bought me some peaches to try. I've never had peaches before. I like me some peaches. I ate them all up! I also love squash and sweet potatoes best! I'm not very fond of oatmeal or barley cereal. I can't wait for cake!!!

Well it's bedtime. I just had to share my new food!
Love,
Ethan

Everything's changing

2005-07-21T14:03:00.000-04:00

Well, today my mommy removed my bumper from my crib. Since I'm rolling now, I don't want to suffocate. I'm sleeping through the night now and I'm drooling up a storm. I munch on everything from my hands to my mommy's hands. I even try my toys now and then. Well, not much going on today! Nap time!

Later,
Ethan

WELCOME!!

2005-07-20T20:27:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog. My name is Ethan and I'm 3 & 1/2 months old. My mommy will type for me until I'm able, but I wanted a way for my friends and family to keep up with me and my progress as I grow!

I will try and post pictures when available.

Last night, I rolled from my back to my tummy all by myself. This is a major milestone that I just had to share. I laugh often too. I can hold my head up by myself for a limited time also. I'm also about 25 inches long and I probably weight a little over 13 lbs now! I was 7 LBS 10 OZS when I was born. I was also only 19 inches.

Well, I've got to go now. It's my bedtime! Thanks for visiting and come again soon for more updates!
Love,
Ethan