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Dancing to the Wiggles

Sunday Winter Morning

Weekday Dinner

Some Amazing Pics of an Amazing Boy

Using a Spoon

Trick of Treating

HalloweenCandy

Worried

I am worried sick over Ethan's ongoing issues with reflux.  Thank god he has an appointment with a specialist on Monday.  Hopefully we can get some answers and an update on what his vocal chords look like.  Last we knew, the ear, nose, and throat doctor said that Ethan should be on Reglan, which we decided against after we talked it over with our pediatrician back in MS.  The side effects can be severe so we chose against it and I am scared that the gastroenterologist will say that Ethan needs to be on it.  His cough is so bad right now and no one seems to understand what I'm talking about when I say "no he is not sick, the cough is from his reflux."  I get so tired of trying to explain what is going on with him and honestly, I don't really know exactly how the reflux caused the croup that landed him in the hospital and I don't really know exactly how the cough factors into the reflux.  I also don't understand why he isn't in obvious pain because most people agree that reflux is miserable.  I'm going to sit with the gastroenterologist until I feel comfortable because doctors tend to rush from patient to patient.  I am not going to put up with that this time!  I am so frustrated right now because Ethan has been coughing all night and it sounds so 'chunky'.  Sounds gross, but that is the best way to describe it.  Poor baby.   

Goodbye (?)

It is time to say goodbye to my blog!  We live closer to almost everyone now and I feel like our family has outgrown the need to post videos, pictures and text.  I want to get list of email addresses so I can email pictures and such.  I'm not saying that I will never post again, but I am saying (to my mother) that you shouldn't check for updates anymore!  I want to figure out a way to keep this blog active so I can use it as documentation of how Ethan has worked his way into our hearts.  Eric can help me with that.  Please?

Thanks for reading!

Emily

Explanation

Ok in the dancing video, Ethan was wearing his emergency shirt because he spilled his lunch all over himself!  I swear I don't dress him in stripes AND plaid I swear.  This video was too good to pass up though!

Best Dancer Ever

New Vids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HGOtQfX-vE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOOlfY2nGNQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b9Iae89SVk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOggVx7DILU

Yay new vids!

Really?

I made all of those new posts and I only got one comment?  I guess I have lost my readers!  Haha, just kidding, but in a kind of serious way.

I have to leave Ethan all over again.  I already know I will cry when I bring him to daycare tomorrow at the ungodly hour of 6:30am.  I hope he's not the first kid in daycare and I hope I can work it so I leave shortly after school (3pm) daily.  I think 6:30 - 3:30 is PLENTY of time for a toddler to be spending outside the comfort of his parents. 

Jeremy's work schedule is crazy so far.  He either has the day off, works 8-4, 8-10pm, noon-11pm, 4-9 or whatever they choose to schedule him!  We aren't really sure what to do with Jeremy's schedule as it relates to Ethan.  We both think that Ethan should have a regular schedule and we both want to send Ethan to daycare only 4 days a week but we don't have a guarantee on any particular days that Jeremy will have off.  I am really hoping that Jeremy will get a set schedule, or at least a somewhat set schedule.  If we knew that Jeremy would always have Tuesdays off, then we would be able to send Ethan 4 days a week.  I don't think the daycare will let us pay for 4 days but have the 4 days change weekly.  Hmm....it is a lot to think about. 

Parker is the weirdest dog and has specific criteria that need to be met before he goes to the bathroom.  Since we moved here, we haven't been able to figure out what the criteria are.  When we lived in TN we found a routine that worked with his oddness and when we were in our house we just let him run around in the backyard and he would bark when he was ready to come in.  Here, we have no idea when he will go and what makes him go.  I spend most of my days trying to get the damn dog to lift his damn leg!  Here it is, 10:34pm on Monday night, and the dog has not done anything for bathroom activity at all today.  NOTHING.  I'm not caving in though.  I refuse to spend an hour outside with him in the morning and at night.  What I do now is let him play in the woods behind our condo and if he goes then he goes!  Most days we go for a family walk but that will probably change now that I'm starting work again.  Have you ever met a dog that wouldn't go to the bathroom?  Why does he do that?  He is so strange but I love him like a bastard child. 

Where's Ethan?

Movie taken in our new condo in Mass.

CousinsPlaying

New Chapter

We have started a new chapter in our lives.  It was a little rocky at first, but now we are riding a little smoother.  The students start school on Tuesday so my school year will be in full swing and Ethan also starts full time daycare on Tuesday.  I know I will cry when I drop him off because I have gotten to used to spending the days with him.  I just know that there is no substitute for mommy and daddy!  He had a really good trial day at his new daycare so I am hopeful that this will work out well.

The video I posted is from the end of July and taken at our house in Mississippi but I don't think I had ever posted it before, so I thought I would share!

Using the Walker

I know, I know......

As soon as I get my office type stuff unpacked, I will download all of the videos that I have.  I didn't document the move at all but I still have some fun videos of before the move to share.  I have to find my usb connector thingy.......

I'm going to my new school tomorrow morning!  I'm excited to get things going and get in a routine yay.

1 Year Pictures

Well, we got Ethan's 1 year pictures back from JCPenney today and I have to say they are adorable BUT I'm upset that they cost so damn much and I feel like we didn't even get that much!  Everyone is getting a 5 x 7 but you'll have to be patient with us as we are in the process of MOVING and I have no idea where the stamps, envelopes, etc etc etc are.  Besides, I'd rather give them in person. 

It is starting to hit me that we are moving because I got a job and now I have some serious work to do in order to be successful at this job.  Every summer, I totally get out of teacher mode and forget what life was even like when I was teaching all those months ago.  I'm nervous but I am sure I will do just fine (I hope). 

Breaking News!

Jeremy, Ethan and I are moving to Salisbury, MA during the first week of August!  I accepted a position with Andover Public Schools in MA and our house is already rented, my mom and Lauryn found us a place to live, I've filled out all the necessary paperwork, so off we gooooooooooooooooo!

My Dadd-o and Patty are flying down on August 2nd to help us move (thanks Dad!) and help drive the Budget truck to our new home (which is LESS THAN TWO MILES FROM THE BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!)

Life is so stinkin good right now!  Stressful of course, but super exciting and enjoyable.

Reading a Book

Ethan found my copy of 'Lord of the Flies' and took it and started to read it under the kitchen table.  He's so awesome!

http://youtu.be/G9tUEvnWQzw

Ethan in July

http://youtu.be/gzkYHjvjzpc

A typical fun silly evening!

Cute Video

I know it has been a while since I posted anything, let alone a video, but it has been a little busy over here!  Enjoy the video :)

http://youtu.be/qaKkhQApjcI

Ethan is over a year old and all over the place!

Stress........

.............is going to kill me!  Ahhhhh! 

In happier news, Ethan had his 1 year well baby check-up today and he is 21 lbs 11 oz, 29 inches tall, and has a head circumference 47.5.  He is a little behind in some areas but our doctor said it most likely isn't a big deal since Ethan has been through so much in one year.  The doctor was pleased to see Ethan talking, laughing, smiling and jumping!  He usually only sees him when he is very ill! 

I like to minimize Ethan's health issues over the past year but whenever I see the doctor he reminds me that Ethan was very sick, many times and that he is so relieved that Ethan is happy and healthy now.  He is resistant to put him on whole milk and take him off the AR formula because of his history with severe issues with reflux.  He said we are going to give him whole milk for lunch for a week and then take it from there and see how it goes.  Ethan will be on prevacid until he can prove to the doctor that he can handle whole milk without refluxing too bad. 

So overall, Ethan's health is great!  I try not to worry too much but I guess that what mommy's are supposed to do.......worry even though they probably don't need to.

Later gators!

Links to all of the latest videos!

I am mad a youtube right now!  I hate that I can't post them how I used to because I LOVE reading the comments about how cute Ethan is :).  Pop some popcorn and enjoy the vidoes!

http://youtu.be/SYuptT3dS1s

http://youtu.be/_zOweJEdtSk

http://youtu.be/8FXvA398W4c

http://youtu.be/3cjyeh7OV0g

http://youtu.be/zLg7RHB7-xc

http://youtu.be/qVngxwg8Kac

http://youtu.be/JWRtfzcmeoQ

http://youtu.be/CeFi1Bg01VA

Video

Ahh!! I am having issues with youtube! I will keep trying but you can use this link to see one of the new videos :).


Tissue Bandit! 6/30/2011

Pictures from E Man's Party

Amazing Young Man

I LOVE Reagan's mad face!  She's saying "get this damn flower outta my face!"

Camryn, our friends' daughter

The Fortier Family

Melissa, my friend who cut his hair in her new salon

So proud of my big boy

He did really well for his haircut but there was no way he was giving up the pacifier

Note

Hey everyone, that link works. For some reason youtube is being weird and won't let me post from youtube to blogger. Oh well! The link is just as good! Cute video, can you believe I've published 132 videos? Yikes! I bet I will get over 200 after his birthday party :)

Thanks Gram and Gramp Lapointe for the presents for Ethan! Super cute wrapping paper (it is Seseme Street characters swimming). Don't worry, we didn't open them yet! We will video Ethan opening his presents. I think he will love tearing the paper.

Lunch with Silly Man

http://youtu.be/Eef0ewqLreE

One Week

One week until Ethan's first birthday!  I can't wait until his party.  Did everyone get their invitations?  Haha, I understand if you can't make it but we wanted to extend invites to the most important people in our lives! 

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to the best new daddy!  Ethan and I are so lucky to have you.  We appreciate all the hours you work (without complaining I might add).  I'm so glad I met you all those years ago :).  Thanks for being such a great daddy to our son!

Happy Father's Day to my dad!!!  I have the best dad ever!  Thanks for being so supportive of me over the years.  I can't wait until we move closer so Ethan can get the privilege of growing up near you.  It would mean a lot to me if you guys were close.   

Happy Father's Day Mike!  You're a great father-in-law!  Jeremy and I hope you had a restful day.  We can't wait until you see Ethan again.  I want to know if Ethan is like Jeremy when Jeremy was his age!  

Norman, you know we love ya!  I majorly appreciate how thoughtful and caring you are when in comes to our family.  It's great to know you are in Ethan's life.  Someday you can teach him to shoot coyotes from the upstairs window of your house. 

Got to go put Ethan to bed, just wanted to share a quick note.  Hope everyone had a great day!

Loves His Pacifier(s)

Tsunami

06/16/2011

It is just now hitting me that major changes are coming our way.  Even if we don't relocate, I still will be starting a new job and that is stressful and scary enough!  I got a phone call for an interview for a middle school music position in Andover, MA (about 2 hr 45 min from Waterville) and the reality of the situation hit me so hard.  My chest is so tight right now.  I am having to force myself to breathe.......OMG I can't believe that we could really be doing this.  Is Andover too far?  Will we like the area?  Where will we live?  I can't bear the thought of being in an apartment without Parker and Zoey!  I can't live without them!  We have to rent because we can't sell our home.........how long will we be in a rental?  What if I get a job and Jeremy doesn't?  What if he gets a job and I don't?  Do we have enough money in savings?  What about forwarding mail?  I hate changing addresses!  Maybe we should stay here another year and save some more money.  But if we dont' leave now, will we ever?  Will Ethan ever know his family?  What if we have to move somewhere without a washer and dryer in the house?  UGH talk about olden times!  I need to relax.  Ethan is sleeping peacefully and I think I will do the same.  Just kidding, I know I will have all kinds of crazy dreams tonight. 

Ethan's Has Friends!

Ethan got invited to a birthday party for his friend Avery (my friend April's daughter)!  He had SOOOO much fun and he is for sure part fish!  He was a big hit at the party and luckily I got some cute pictures of him and Reagan (my friend Krisha's daughter) splashing in the kid pool.  Avery is 2 so she got to play in the big kid waterslide area and although Ethan really wanted to, I wouldn't let him go down the water slide (mean mommy!).

Hi Reagan! 

Water drop on the camera, oops! Ethan was splashing...

Trying to crawl to the big kid waterslide!

Patty, looks like Parker has an new bone-holder!

Again, trying to escape.

Didn't mean to blur you out Krisha!

One of my favorite pictures ever taken of him.

Pictures from our photo shoot for his bday invitations!

Yikes! 

Blurry but wanted to show you how big he is!  Love the pj's?  Me too!

Oh that tongue!  A girl at daycare calls him her little lizard cause he's always doing that.

Eating my resume

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