About a year ago I started trying to make a video/slideshow of Ethan and his first year of life. When I started it Ethan was about 3 or 4 months old, he slept most of the day and I had a lot of free time… fast forward 11 or 12 months and I hadn’t made any progress in making this video, I guess that says how busy my life as a mom became around the 5 month mark! Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because I started working at it again and almost have it completed. As I looked back at the “first year” I found myself trying to remember what it was like to be a stay at home mom. It feels like ages ago. It almost feels like it was a dream, because it was so perfect it couldn’t have actually been my life, could it? My heart aches, I long to have those days back. I am however happy that Ethan gets to interact and play with other children at daycare. I truly think this is partly responsible for his strong development.
I love being a mom. I know I say that often, but it is true. I want to yell it from the roof tops. I am so proud and honoured to have Ethan as my son. It is the most rewarding things ever. As I write this Ethan is going bananas over his favourite show “Imagination Movers”, he jumps and dances and even yells for joy! He is a ball of energy. As I write this I am continuously being interrupted by a curious little boy that keeps trying to hit the power button… he is too smart for his own good. And his curiosity often gets him into trouble, or sticky situations.
The other day we were playing in the living room and he was whining, I looked up and saw him with one foot on his toy car (the ride on kind) and the other foot on the floor. Now picturing this you wouldn’t see the “sticky situation”, but keep in mind the car is on wheels… now imagine the car (and one leg) rolling forward while the other foot on the floor acts as the anchor. He was almost doing the splits and he was trying to get my attention so I could help him before he fell! That’s my crazy little boy. He is such a blessing. One moment he could have me ready to pull my hair out from chasing him around the house telling him “no…”and “don’t touch”, then he comes up to me with his blanket and wants to snuggle and watch TV. He’s a snuggler for sure - And a mama’s boy. Anyone that was at the wedding would second that.
After 11 years, Jonathan and I finally tied the knot! On August 22, 2009 we made our family official when I was given the “Solomon” name in a lovely ceremony at St. Savior’s Anglican Church in Blind River. Ethan made his presents known when he insisted on mommy and daddy holding him throughout the ceremony.
He didn’t even let us have our “first dance”.
The little turkey even squeezed into my “father daughter dance” and stole the show during our speech (thank God! I was nervous). Now if that isn’t family I don’t know what is. He made the day memorable for all of us.
Here are some pictures from back home.
Ethan was walking the dog when we stopped in Espanola on our way home.
Ethan loves to water Grandma Solomon's flowers.
Ethan resting with Grandpa Solomon after a very busy weekend.
"I just want to sleep mama"
Everyday Ethan has a bath before bed. The last too night he pooped in the tub! What a stinker, literally. Last night I had my laptop in there while he played and all of a sudden I saw Ethan throw something onto the floor… yep, you can guess what it was. Anyway, I think tonight if I can catch him in time I am going to try to get him on the toilet, maybe he’ll get the idea.
Today was Ethan’s first haircut. I had being putting this off for so long, I just couldn’t imagine cutting our babies hair. I finally caved. His hair was always in his eyes, and tickling inside of his ears, so I made an appointment. Man do they know how to appeal to children! They had a race car chair and a Blue Angel jet chair, sound effects and all! Ethan loved it. And it made the experience easier on mom and dad.
The "before" picture... I'm gonna miss that messy head of baby hair!
The "after" shot... He looks like a different kid! I just love him and want to snuggle him all day!
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