Wanting to Crawl

This little guy is definitely on a mission to keep up with his older brother. I can't believe how close he is to crawling! He gets up on all fours, then rocks back and forth. He's even starting to lunge forward, as this video shows.

Sorry, but this video is twice as long as it really needs to be. I kept thinking he'd do something, so I kept videoing, but just ended up getting a bunch of crying.

Sitting Up

Eli learned to sit up over the weekend! It just doesn't seem like he's old enough to do that. He's also very close to crawling!

Boys, Boys, Boys

I feel like I'm getting a tiny little glimpse of what the future holds for my boys. They have become such great playmates already. I'm so surprised that even Eli at 6 months seems to love wrestling with Ethan. When Ethan gets anywhere near Eli, he gets a big grin on his face and reaches his arms out to grab his big brother. I pray that they continue to be great playmates and grow into best friends and support for each other as they grow into young men.

Mr. Serious

Ethan was looking so sharp, as my dad would say, before church last week. I know he's handsome, but man, if I could just get that boy to smile for the camera!!!!

First Bath Together

I've been waiting for when Eli would be big enough to take a bath with Ethan. Even though I wouldn't quite say he's big enough, we gave it a try this evening and they both loved it! (and yes, I know the Bumbo is not meant for the bathtub; it floats! But it gave a little support until Eli can sit up in the water better.)
I can just imagine all the fun they'll have in the upcoming months and years taking baths together.
So sweet! Eli just watched his big brother in awe. Love it!

Fish out of Water

Mother May I?

We have been very adament about teaching manners to Ethan. It started with signing 'please' and 'thank you,' then actually saying the words. Once he was starting to put more words together, we started teaching him to say 'may I...?" Well, I'd say he's got it! (well, kinda) Maybe he OVER-generalizes the use of the phrase.

Common questions these days:

"May I have a hold Eli?"

"May I have a go outside please?"

"May I have a up please?"

"May I have a hold me?"

"May I have a more milk please?"

"May I have a read a book please?"

I know I should probably be correcting him, but it's just too stinkin' cute!


Another random cute thing...
I've had a cold the last week, which has involved lots of sneezing and coughing. Apparently the coughing and sneezing really concerns Ethan. When he's in bed at night and I think he's asleep, if I cough or sneeze, he will call from his room, "OKAY, MOMMA???" Seriously. He doesn't do this during the day - only at night. As I'm typing this, he's been in bed and quiet for 30-45 minutes and he is STILL asking me "OKAY, MOMMA???" every time I cough/sneeze. Too cute.