Put a kid in overalls...

and he goes all Tallahasee on ya!  Or is it Pennsylvania?  Oh boy.  

And Ethan, if you think growing up with parents who met working as a Hall Director and a Campus Police Officer gives you a chance at underage drinking in your house?  Oh buddy!  

Get ready for some seriously un-cool teenage years, son.

Ethan's thoughts on Obamacare?

"You mean before, if I got real sick, insurance companies could drop me because my treatments cost too much or reject me because of a 'pre-existing condition'?  And I'd get kicked off of Mommy and Daddy's insurance right when I graduate college, even when I'm in law school?"

 "But not anymore?! Thanks Obama!!"

Smart kid.

Seriously buzzed.

Others may get high off of smoking a joint or popping a pill, but I get seriously high when I find a good deal.  Especially those very hard to find promo codes coupled with a cash back kick back.  Oh sweet online shopping, you're so good to me.

Our little leprechaun...

says Happy St. Paddy's Day!

(what do you do when your redheaded baby doesn't own a green shirt for St. Patrick's Day? Don't let him wear one at all!  Can't ruin the photo op!)

Swinging Towards Spring!

It is finally warming up and looking more and more like spring is upon us.  What better way to celebrate than introduce Ethan to the swingset! 

 

Here's a video of his first few pushes!

We chose our house, in part, because of the multi-acre park adjacent to the backyard with a full playground. 

 

I think Ethan approves of our decision!

Swinging Towards Spring!

It is finally warming up and looking more and more like spring is upon us.  What better way to celebrate than introduce Ethan to the swingset! 

 

Here's a video of his first few pushes!

We chose our house, in part, because of the multi-acre park adjacent to the backyard with a full playground. 

 

I think Ethan approves of our decision!

Stomach flu and parenting don't mix

Chris and I are finally coming out on the other side of a brutal stomach flu, ugh.  Ethan seemed to know we didn't have much energy, and kindly played with his toys solo longer than he usually does.  And as I laid groaning on the couch, he showed off his new skill and pulled himself up to stand on the couch next to my face and flashed a huge smile, over and over.  Nothing made me feel better than that!  Now here's to hoping that he doesn't catch it!

And the race to babyproof begins!

Ethan is flying around the house on all fours, and as of this weekend, is pulling himself up to stand.  Luckily, we had gotten the gate up in front of the kitchen in time!

 

"Ha-ha! You guys were just one step ahead of me!"

  

"Daddy, I can help with the dishes!"

  

"Just because you're a police officer doesn't mean I have to be behind bars!"

  

To this I just smile and tsk, tsk.  He's growing far to fast for his Mommy. 

Putting the "date" in "playdate"!

Ethan had his first real playdate this weekend, and all the moms noticed who had the best moves with the ladies! 

 

"So ladies, come here often?"

  

"I bet your boyfriend can't crawl like this!"

  

"Oh, don't be mad about me talking to your friend!  There's enough of Ethan to go around!"

 

Then, taking his cue from Lady & the Tramp... 

Ethan coyly shared a rattle (spaghetti isn't on their 7 month old menu yet!).

 

Ethan finally found his play date.