On Friday Ethan's school had a "Breakfast with Daddy" day since the school is closed for vacation in June when it is Father's Day. One of the things the kids did was to answer some questions about their dads. Here are Ethan's answers verbatim.
1. What do you like to do with your dad?
Wrestle
2. What is your dad's favorite food?
Broccoli
3. What does you dad do for work?
Goes on the computer goes potty
4. What color hair does your dad have?
Like my hair
5. What color are your dad's eyes?
Like Eli's
6. How old is your dad?
10
7. What is your dad's name?
Bryan
I laughed out loud when I read this, I think #3 and #6 are my favorite, what a character!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Six months old, how did that happen?
Somehow, Eli is already 6 months old and I am not sure how the time went by so fast! How is it that our little Eli went from this, here at 1 week old....
to this...now 6 months old and sitting up like a big boy!!
He is such a happy little boy, always has a smile and a giggle for his older brother. Ethan can make him squeal and laugh in a way that no one else can. It is clear these two are going to be quite the team. Ethan continues to be extremely loving and protective of Eli. He loves that Eli is now sitting up and brings him toys to play with, we'll see how long this lasts. Eli is now rolling over back to front and wants to crawl so badly. He gets on his belly and just wriggles and bounces in an attempt to move an inch.
We also attempted to re-enter the world of solid foods. Initially Eli appeared to love oatmeal but then came the RSV and 2 ear infections and his interest immediately waned. Slowly we've worked up to eating Puffs, some oatmeal and water. He is always reaching for food whether it be his or mine but once it reaches his lips he balks at it like it is something poisonous. If he only knew what he was missing out on.
Every week in addition to going to Ethan's gym class, I have been taking the boys to the open gym time. Ethan loves being able to bring Eli down the slide though Eli does not seem too impressed.
I did however put Eli in the swing yesterday and that was a huge hit. He loved it and couldn't stop laughing and smiling. I'm so used to seeing Ethan in the swing it was strange to see such a little baby in the swing, he was so cute.
We meet up with some friends at the open gym as well which is nice for me to get some adult time with my friends, Cathy and Carin. Their daughters love Eli to pieces which is cute. They are always kissing and hugging him. Already a ladies man!!
to this...now 6 months old and sitting up like a big boy!!
He is such a happy little boy, always has a smile and a giggle for his older brother. Ethan can make him squeal and laugh in a way that no one else can. It is clear these two are going to be quite the team. Ethan continues to be extremely loving and protective of Eli. He loves that Eli is now sitting up and brings him toys to play with, we'll see how long this lasts. Eli is now rolling over back to front and wants to crawl so badly. He gets on his belly and just wriggles and bounces in an attempt to move an inch.
We also attempted to re-enter the world of solid foods. Initially Eli appeared to love oatmeal but then came the RSV and 2 ear infections and his interest immediately waned. Slowly we've worked up to eating Puffs, some oatmeal and water. He is always reaching for food whether it be his or mine but once it reaches his lips he balks at it like it is something poisonous. If he only knew what he was missing out on.
Every week in addition to going to Ethan's gym class, I have been taking the boys to the open gym time. Ethan loves being able to bring Eli down the slide though Eli does not seem too impressed.
I did however put Eli in the swing yesterday and that was a huge hit. He loved it and couldn't stop laughing and smiling. I'm so used to seeing Ethan in the swing it was strange to see such a little baby in the swing, he was so cute.
We meet up with some friends at the open gym as well which is nice for me to get some adult time with my friends, Cathy and Carin. Their daughters love Eli to pieces which is cute. They are always kissing and hugging him. Already a ladies man!!Saturday, February 14, 2009
Time is flying
Where does the time go? It is hard to believe that it is already the middle of February. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the holidays. We've been busy and like everyone else have had our fair share of coughs, running noses, fevers and colds. It seems like it is a never ending cycle, just when one person seems to be getting better, someone else gets sick. Aside from that, we've been having so much fun with the boys and they make us smile and laugh all the time. Ethan continues to be very affectionate towards Eli though at times tries to do things with him to test the limits, like attempt to pick him up and carry him to me. Although I don't doubt that Ethan is strong enough to carry Eli, it is the fact that Eli's head is hanging at an awkward angle as Ethan attempts to drag him before I can intervene. Ah, the lives of siblings and we haven't even entered the wonderful world of sibling rivalry. Eli always watches Ethan's every move and it is so cute watching them interact together in a way they couldn't a few months ago.
The other new thing in the house is Ethan's love of *shaving*. He got a shaving kit and demands to shave every few days. He is very methodical and serious about it and actually does a really good job.
Eli had also entered the world of the jumperoo and like Ethan, absolutely loves it. He jumps and squeals all the time. Ethan likes to sit in front of Eli while he is in it cheering him on.
It is hard to believe that Eli is already 5 months old. He is very expressive with his face and has a great laugh. He is rolling over though for the most part seems content to just sit or lay watching others. He can almost sit up by himself and loves grabbing and eating his toys. These days EVERYTHING goes in his mouth. His sleeping is for the most part great and lately he has started to take 2 really good naps each day. I'm crossing my fingers that this becomes a pattern but know only too well that something will cause it to change.
Ethan and I have also been very busy lately doing lots of art projects in the house. With all the rain we've had the past couple of weeks I've had to become creative to keep him busy and away from the television. For Valentine's Day, he and I made valentine's for his classmates as well as sent them to cousins and grandparents. It was a two day project and he loved it.
We've also started Eli on oatmeal recently as the poor kid was trying to grab everything I was eating. I let Ethan feed him for the first time and both kids seem to get a kick out of it. The first time Eli ate the oatmeal he seemed to really like it but after that initial time he has not wanted to eat it again. We've tried making it all different ways and he still refuses, grimaces and tries to squirm out of his chair much to Ethan's frustration. I think I will try one more time and then just go straight to baby food.
In other news, I recently took my CA Social Work licensure test and passed. Thank goodness! I had been studying every night for over a month and was very nervous about taking the test. Now I am officially licensed to practice in CA and am hoping to return to the field part-time in the next few weeks. I had a potential job offer a few months ago and was told all I needed to do was obtain my license so I am hoping that position is still available as it allows me considerable flexibility in terms of hours. As for Bryan, he continues to be working extremely hard at the new company and considering the state of the economy is holding his own. He truly loves his new job and it is amazing how much happier he is, which is the most important thing. So, all is well with the Phillips family, it is amazing how the days just keep flying and there is no doubt, our two boys sure keep up busy!!
The other new thing in the house is Ethan's love of *shaving*. He got a shaving kit and demands to shave every few days. He is very methodical and serious about it and actually does a really good job.
Eli had also entered the world of the jumperoo and like Ethan, absolutely loves it. He jumps and squeals all the time. Ethan likes to sit in front of Eli while he is in it cheering him on.
It is hard to believe that Eli is already 5 months old. He is very expressive with his face and has a great laugh. He is rolling over though for the most part seems content to just sit or lay watching others. He can almost sit up by himself and loves grabbing and eating his toys. These days EVERYTHING goes in his mouth. His sleeping is for the most part great and lately he has started to take 2 really good naps each day. I'm crossing my fingers that this becomes a pattern but know only too well that something will cause it to change.
Ethan and I have also been very busy lately doing lots of art projects in the house. With all the rain we've had the past couple of weeks I've had to become creative to keep him busy and away from the television. For Valentine's Day, he and I made valentine's for his classmates as well as sent them to cousins and grandparents. It was a two day project and he loved it.
We've also started Eli on oatmeal recently as the poor kid was trying to grab everything I was eating. I let Ethan feed him for the first time and both kids seem to get a kick out of it. The first time Eli ate the oatmeal he seemed to really like it but after that initial time he has not wanted to eat it again. We've tried making it all different ways and he still refuses, grimaces and tries to squirm out of his chair much to Ethan's frustration. I think I will try one more time and then just go straight to baby food.
In other news, I recently took my CA Social Work licensure test and passed. Thank goodness! I had been studying every night for over a month and was very nervous about taking the test. Now I am officially licensed to practice in CA and am hoping to return to the field part-time in the next few weeks. I had a potential job offer a few months ago and was told all I needed to do was obtain my license so I am hoping that position is still available as it allows me considerable flexibility in terms of hours. As for Bryan, he continues to be working extremely hard at the new company and considering the state of the economy is holding his own. He truly loves his new job and it is amazing how much happier he is, which is the most important thing. So, all is well with the Phillips family, it is amazing how the days just keep flying and there is no doubt, our two boys sure keep up busy!!Monday, January 12, 2009
Videos of the boys
Just wanted to share some cute video that I took of the boys today. I couldn't resist as they were so cute. I was working on the computer and Eli was "talking" so loud that I had to capture it. Ethan was so captivated by Eli's squealing that he wanted to get in on the action.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Christmas
We had a very special Christmas this year as the Stern families came for a visit. It was so much fun to see all the cousins together! Uncle Ben and Aunt Karen, along with Oliver and Mason stayed at our house for 4 nights. It was a blast and Ethan and Oliver got along so well, it was clear that they understood that being cousins meant something different and couldn't get enough of each other. Christmas morning was great, Santa left stockings for all the kids. Amazingly we were able to hold the boys from ripping open their presents until 7a when Meme and Poppa Don got to the house to watch. It didn't last long as it was all over in about 20 minutes!
Meme and Poppa Don posing with their four grandsons! They were in heaven with everyone being together. We did so much while they were here...stay tuned for more pictures from the Stern family invasion!
Hannukah
We had a nice Hannukah this year and it was a bit crazier than past years since it coincided with Christmas making it hard for Ethan to truly grasp that it is a separate holiday from Christmas. To him, it is just another time to get gifts! I took him to the Ladera menorah lighting which was a disappointment from last year since there was no games, booths and food this time. Regardless it was nice for Ethan to see the menorah being lit and he was so excited when the Rabbi led the group in the only jewish song he knows "O Hannukah, O Hannukah" and joined right in!
Eli posing with his first Hannukah gift, clearly he is not impressed.
No worries Eli, your big brother will be happy to help you open you gift!
Eli posing with his first Hannukah gift, clearly he is not impressed.
No worries Eli, your big brother will be happy to help you open you gift!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Ethan had his preschool holiday performance this week and it was just about the cutest thing! He had been practicing with his class and at home for weeks and was so proud. The whole concert lasted about 3 minutes but our little Ethan was so excited (and a bit nervous) to sing and we couldn't have been prouder!
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