Brrrr! It's cold out!

Even at the pharmacy, to pick up his cold medicine, in the 20 degree weather, while teething... Ethan keeps on grinnin'!

First tooth!

Yesterday, Ethan's first tooth pushed through!  And to help gnaw it free, what was his first choice?

Yes, that's right.  The coffee table.  An astute observer might see the many TOYS behind him.  Toys that he scooted past as he army crawled to the furniture.

And the sweetest husband award goes to...

When I awoke to change Ethan's morning diaper... I found a surprise in his nursery.  Spot it?

Chris had surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of roses that he ("and Ethan helped") picked up for me.

Last week,  I had felt so left out.  Ethan had his big 6 month well check up with his pediatrician and being at work, I wasn't there to join him and his dad to find out how big he had grown or ask my thousands of questions on sleeping, nutrition, development, (and much more!).  I knew Chris had it more than covered, but I couldn't be part of the process and had to wait for a summary.  (It was a pretty great summary, including the doctor calling him the "Picture of health"!)

My heart melted when I saw this unexpected surprise and I thought the sentiment behind it was just a little pick-me-up.  Chris then explained at length that it was to show the appreciation for what a wonderful mother I am and how I he recognizes all I put into being the best parent I can for Ethan.

I'm so grateful for Chris and that Ethan has such a good role model.