The zoo

We have a season pass to the zoo and took the boys there last Sunday. Ethan had a lot of fun watching the elephants and giraffes, but he was afraid of the silverback gorillas. Or "ganillas," as he called them. Jake loved watching the smaller monkeys play and eat. We had just arrived to the monkey area when they were feeding them oranges. Jake was standing on a curb against the window and I turned to see Ethan and as I did Jake stepped back off the curb and fell hitting his chin on it and then his head on the floor. Doh! I hate it when things like that happen! At least he was ok and recovered quickly.

First haircut & 15 Months old!

Jake is becoming a little boy so quickly. He is losing the "baby" look and is also acting like he is older. He listens and understands, says a few words: love you, meow, mama, dada, wow, dog, banana (or nana). He does the sign language symbol for "milk" and if you ask him if he wants something he shakes his head yes or no. He loves to watch "Little Einsteins" with Ethan and pats his legs and raises his arms when he is supposed to with the music. We gave him his first haircut last week and it only made him look older. I have to say that I was pretty sad to see him as a big boy. But, he's still my baby! Here are before and after pictures:

Race cars

Randy and his Mom took Ethan to the Nascar race last weekend and they had a blast! Ethan was a little apprehensive at first because it was so loud, but after a few short minutes he got over it and loved it. He keeps talking about race cars and wants to go back :)

1st Day of School!

Ethan had his first day of preschool today and he had an awesome time. As soon as he got in the car he said "I want to go back!" I think he is going to have a blast this year.

Entertain us

Ethan was playing with John's microphone that came with the Rock Band game and this is a video of it. Randy was dancing so Ethan went over and smacked him. Geez, Dad. How embarrassing. Unfortunately, I didn't get the dancing on tape.

But Mommy said I can!

As a three year old, I am surprised that Ethan is already using the line "Mommy (or Daddy) said I can!" So then the other one of us has to go ask if they really said that. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Either way, we laugh a little on the inside every time he says it. It reminds me of a certain memory that our family has quoted many, many times over the years. LOL. You know ;-)

I went to register Ethan for pre-school today at a local church, just down the road. There was a few pages of paperwork to fill out and (like a fool) I didn't bring the stroller for Jake. So I had him in one arm, filling out papers in another, while keeping one eye on Ethan. Meanwhile, the Pastor and two other men where hanging out nearby. Ethan comes over and the conversation goes like this:

Ethan: "I need new pants, Mommy."
(I think to myself "SERIOUSLY?")
Me: "Why do you need new pants?"
Ethan: Because I went poopy in my pants"
Me: "Shhhhh, just wait a minute so I can finish this paperwork"
Ethan: "Ok, Mommy"

I look over and he is standing with his pants and undies around his ankles, patiently waiting. Yes, in front of the men and Pastor. I haven't moved that fast in a while. So, that's two "pants down in public" for Ethan!
Never a dull moment.

Dance Machines