A few days ago we took this fun little video of Ethan walking. He loves to hold your hands and go all over the house! It's adorable. The problem is that he knows exactly what he wants to get, and guess where he wants to go? The dog door! Big problem!
So, I'm thinking we're okay until he starts crawling! Well, guess what happened today? Our little guy started army crawling! I missed it, but Grandma filled me in on the fact that he scooted all over the place today! Man, he's growing and learning so fast! We haven't baby proofed yet, thinking this day wouldn't creep up on us quite so fast, but I guess we'll do a whirl wind baby proofing, and hope all is well! Video of scooting to come!
A lot has happened since I met Andy almost three years ago. Met, dated, fell in love, got married, bought a house, had a baby, and spent two wonderful years together as husband and wife! How life changes in the blink of an eye.
Last night, Ethan was playing in the living room with me, and he pulled out the drawer on the coffee table, grabbed on, and pulled himself up! I couldn't believe my eyes. I didn't think he'd be able to do that quite yet.
He's not anywhere close to crawling yet, but he likes to hold your hands and walk around. Now that he's even pulling himself up, I'm beginning to think that he's going to skip the entire crawling scene and just start walking. Who knows!
I also just started reading a book called Stargirl. The counseling center at our school used some of their funds to purchase the book for each of our 1200 students, and all 50+ of our teachers. We are all reading it together, and I have to say that it is probably one of the cutest books that I've ever read. It's a very short, easy read, and it's very entertaining. Stargirl is a quirky high school student who cares more about everyone else than she does about herself. It really makes you reflect on the kind of person you are, and how simple things that you do really can make a big impact on others.
Well, since my man is a Union man, we spent Labor Day at the Annual Labor Day BBQ in magna. Other than the weather, it was really quite fun. Ethan's got quite a bit of his dad in him. Check out this shot of him already driving!
Two years ago, I taught a student named Chris. Last year, he occasionally said hi to me in the hall ways, but this year, I wonder if he's stalking me. He comes by my classroom every single day on his way to lunch. Now, you must know, that my school is set up with a 7th grade wing, an 8th grade wing, and a 9th grade wing. I teach in the 7th grade wing, and he is a 9th grader, so he goes CLEAR out of his way to swing by and see me each day. I have students at this time since we have two lunches at our school. So, the first few times he just walked into class and yelled hi Mrs. Allen, so I told the girl who sits by the door to make sure it's shut and locked when the bell rings for 2nd lunch. So, now he comes to the door, tries to open it, and then comes back to the window and hits the window until I wave to him. Then he goes on his merry way to lunch. The most random part of this story is that he was a HORRIBLE student in my class. He was in trouble more than any other student that I've ever taught. I can't figure it out. The only thing I can think of is that he's trying to make up for his poor behavior. Who knows.
My cousin Candice just tagged me. . . I am supposed to tell you about some of my flaws so here you go....
1. Post these rules.
2. Tell about 5 unspectacular quirks of yours.
3. Tag 5 fellow bloggers by linking them.
1. I hate being told what to do, and lots of times I do the exact opposite just to be a pain!
2. I procrastinate big time! Example . . . this semester started in June, and I waited until August to even get started!
3. I hate taking out the garbage, so lots of times I leave it until it's overflowing, thinking someone else will do it. Hopefully this can be Ethan's job when he grows up.
4. I have a junk drawer! It is full of all sorts of random things that are left out, and I don't want to put them away, so I just throw them in the junk drawer.
5. I clean my ears out way too often. This one is kind of yucky, but sometimes, I clean them so much they get really dry, and even bleed. I think it's just some weird OCD that I have . . . I don't really claim it as a habit, I think of it as an illness that I can't control. :)
I tag Summer V., Heather A., Andy A., Hollie P., and Mailyn.
Ethan loves to hit anything he can get his hands on. Especially things that make noise. Needless to say, he loves to hit the piano keys, because they make A LOT of noise! Listen to our little pianist!
I woke up bright and early to begin the first "real" day of school. (Meaning my students would actually be there.) I was all ready to go, and Ethan still wasn't awake yet. So, I got him out of bed, and I discovered that he was sick. He had a horrible runny nose, and he sneezed and coughed all the way to Grandma's house. I felt horrible! He's still sick today. Isn't it the worst to have a sick baby? I hope he's better soon, and I hope he sleeps better tonight. He's such a little trooper though. He still laughs, and giggles, and wants to play even though I know he doesn't feel well!
Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad that I'm not a fool. I've got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight, oh back to school, back to school!
I really wanted to put this video in my blog, but I couldn't figure out how to do it, so I'll just post the link to you tube so that you can check it out! It's from Billy Madison, and I think it's hilareous!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81pNMEKyPc
Anyway, I really am back to school. Today was day 2. The kids start Monday, and I'm mourning the loss of summer vacation. I hated leaving Ethan, but at least he's with his Grandma. So, I guess it's not too bad, but it was sure fun to spend all summer with the little guy!
Emily introduced us to these little mesh food holders. So, I bought one today for Ethan and put an apple in it. He LOVED it! But, don't be thinking what a good little boy who likes his fruit, because when he saw mom and dad eating an ice cream bar after dinner, he dropped the apple, and was bound and determined to get a bite of ice cream.
Andy bought Ethan this hat, and I think it's adorable, so I took him outside for some pictures! He didn't quite like the feel of the grass on his legs. His faces are priceless!
Ethan loves to play with his dad! It's adorable. Even though he's a momma's boy big time, no matter how hard I try, I can't get him to laugh like Andy can!
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