Ethan sick AGAIN.

It started two weeks ago yesterday. A runny nose and all the other common cold symptoms. He started to get a cough and we got him to the doctor.

Tried antibiotics and I thought he was getting better until Saturday night. He got worse again and Nate took him to the doc Monday. His fever has been 102 on and off Monday & Tuesday and the poor thing just acts so miserable. I've never seen him like this.

We tried another antibiotic and then last night a bad rash. So we discontinued the antibiotic just in case the rash was from the medicine.

So the doctor told us today if we have another bad night, then blood work tomorrow. I've been nervous but now I'm starting to get really worried.

I have to trust that God has everything under control.

ANOTHER sleepwalking episode.

Last night, I had yet another sleepwalking episode.

I've actually been much better, but not last night.

A loud truck drove down the street which I thought was driving through our backyard into Ethan's room. I jumped up and hit my ankle on part of our bed rail that sticks out and ran into E's room. It was then I started to wake. And it was then I started to feel the pain. My ankle has a big chunk of skin taken out of it and is swollen and hurts...

Now - don't move!

We went to the Mud Hens game Sunday. You know a toddler is not going to sit and watch baseball! So he just walked all over the place & Nate and I chased.

We met Spike and E absolutely loved him.

In this picture, imagine the fun trying to get 6 little ones to pose for the camera. I thought we did pretty well. I love how you can see Nate's hands trying to get them to stay.

As always, fun with the "M" family.

Mischievous

Last Friday, August 7, E was in rare form. He is normally mild tempered, calm and sweet.

Not Friday, he was getting into everything. I think he was thinking what can I get away with today?

Oh well, I still enjoyed it!

How many teeth do you need to eat corn on the cob?

Ethan's favorite food is corn on the cob! This started about a month ago, and I can't believe he can eat it. He actually gets almost every kernel.

We still need to teach him to use two hands when he holds it, now he only uses the one hand or he leaves it on his tray and puts his head down to it.

Good times with Florida friends

Our good friends came home for a visit & brought their beautiful new son. I wish I had a picture to post.

I was amazed at how well E got along with their older son. We always said they'll be pen pals someday writing eachother about how lame their parents are.

Anyways last Wednesday, we hung out on the back porch, just like the good ol' days. Here are some pics. I posted the before & after so you could see how dark the first one was. All you can really see are our teeth. And in the after pic, I chose to take out a few items... gotta love photoshop:)

New words to add including a BAD word

E started talking a lot more this weekend.

Everytime he saw a bug he would yell "Bee"... very funny.

A while back I said "s**t"

I know... I could probably type it, it's not like it's that bad of a word.

Anyways, I said it once, and now E likes to say it. And before a lot of his words he says Ahh.
Like Ahh shoes or Ahh duck. Well now it's Ahh s**t. Seems a little crazy coming from a 19-month-old.

Other new words include: fire & battery. The last one is according to my mom. I didn't actually hear it.

At what age do you outgrow one-sies?

I don't really care... I love, love, love "E" in one-sies. I think it makes me feel like he is still a baby. He is growing up way to fast anyway.

Sunday we played out behind mimi & grandpa's house. E loved the sticks, rocks & pine cones!

Ethan's first words

dog, hot, more, shorts, dad, mom, grandpa, bob, phone, outside, inside, flower, shoe, socks, eye, truck, ride, bike, (ba)nana, potty

I was trying to think of all the words that Ethan says. Here a few so far. I know there are a more but this is what initially comes to mind.

Ethan's latest words:

dog
hot
shorts
bike
truck
dad (of course)
mom
grandpa
bob
cheese
more

Almost 3 years!

Almost 3 years since I've posted an entry. Oh well, I'll try again even though I know I am fickle to all of these new computer fads.

Things are a little different now with a baby. I guess not really a baby - an 18-month-old.

We bought a potty chair for Ethan, not expecting anything, just to introduce it. Well... he actually went in it. I know this is not to say he will be potty-trained soon, but definately a step in the right direction:)

MEOW!

For some unknown reason, my cat loves to wake me up at around 4 in the morning. It sounds like a baby crying. Maybe it is due to the fact that he is 20 lbs and all he wants to do is eat. I don't know, it is starting to drive me crazy. Usually after I can't take it anymore, I'll go give him more food. Then about 5 minutes after that he makes out another really interesting sound. Do you think something might actually be wrong with him?

I love Dupree

So my husband and I watched You, Me and Dupree the other day. I wasn't thrilled with the movie. They make such a big deal out of these movies with these popular hollywood stars and then the story line really stinks. Anyways, I did love Dupree's character. Just that made the movie worth watching. I especially loved the part where he was sitting on the bench out in the rain, he looked so cute and helpless.

We also watched the Break-up. That was another movie that needed some help. Although my husband and I really laughed because when they did the fight scene, it was just like my husband and I. "I want you to want to do the dishes!" "Why would I want to do the dishes?" My husband always says "I'll do them later." Who really wants to let dishes sit in their sink. I know I don't.

Protect your heart

Protect your heart and never ignore the signs of a heart attack.

Someone very dear to me was experiencing nausea, cold sweats, dizziness and severe jaw pain but thought "I can't be having a heart attack, I am too young to have a heart attack." She is 30 years old and is in good physical shape and takes care of herself. Why her?

The doctors still do not know exactly what caused her heart attack. All of her arteries were clear. This just goes to show you that you need to watch the signs no matter what age you are and live every day to it's fullest.

The OC

I miss Marissa! I'm mad that this show is on the same time as Grey's Anatomy but I've watched the OC longer so the OC it is. It is going to be so hard to watch it without Marissa. She definately made the show. I was very proud of Ryan last night for controlling his anger.

Blog

O.k. I hate reading directions but I am trying to set up a blog and I am sure it is easy but here is my first posting.

O.k. I managed to upload a picture of my pride & joy "Brandie." She will be 12 this month and I love her to pieces.