Cold and Sunny

It has been nice to get outside again. This past weekend we spent a lot of time walking in the stroller, or playing at the park. You got pretty muddy a few times...but that's part of the fun of it.

Dad worked on Saturday, so we took Cooper out for a big walk in the morning. Fred fixed the stroller so it sat up straight again - Thanks Fred! - so we walked and walked like we used to when you were smaller and the weather was more cooperative.

Then we went to the park and played on the playground, and we went to the mall for some lunch and to get warm again. I should note that instead of playing on the playground - you were fascinated with two older boys playing on the courts nearby. They had a football, a basketball, a tennis ball and a couple of hockey sticks. They switched from game to game and you spent half of your time at the park watching them from the sidelines - running over to grab their discarded equipment and try to join in the game.

After nap time, Dad came home and brought Darren for a visit - and Papa Chris stopped by too! After visiting we went back to the park and you could see the moon in the daylight so you basically spent the trip obsessing about that and continually pointing at it so we wouldn't miss it! "Yes, that's the moon Ethan! Isn't it pretty?" When it got close to dark it was time for supper and a quiet Saturday night at home. Hanging out on the back deck looking at the moon in the dark. I think you could sit there for hours.

When we woke up late on Sunday morning - it was thrilling to see that it was sunny again! So we had our breakfasts and coffees/milk and we took a trip down to Dallas Road to play on the beach and get the dog some exercise. You REALLY wanted to go in the water. Just like Cooper was. We threw sticks and rocks and saw lots of other friendly puppies and short people... You ran on the grass, and pointed at stuff?!? (everything) uh-uhing and giggling the whole time. I had a soccer game - so you boys dropped me off and went to the playground and home for lunch and a nap.

That afternoon we had Mormor and Papa Chris come by for a visit, and then you went to Fred's house to play for a while. Whenever we walk outside to the car, or by his house in the stroller - you wave even if you can't see him - I guess just in case... Then we went grocery shopping to get some supplies. It was time for dinner, and then bed again. It sure doesn't sound like we do very much when I write it down - but really our days were so busy and full!

The past week you have gotten pretty good at feeding yourself with a spoon - which you LOVE to do, and I think you are getting your canine teeth. All four molars are clearly in now - so after the canines we hopefully get a little break from the teeth. You still sleep really well and you try to have a good time when you are teething - but you are just a little off... I guess I would be too.

Here's a wish for a break from teething, and more cold and sunny weather!