Why??

I'm not sure what age "Why" questions start to filter into regular conversation, but for Ethan it's 21 months. It is really hilarious to hear him ask - in context! - why we are answering the way we are.

Ethan: Outside?

Me: No baby, not right now.

Ethan: Why?

Me: Because it's dark.

Ethan: No (as in, no it's not)

Me: Yes it is

Ethan: No! (as in, no really, I have all the answers and it's not too dark)

Ethan: Hungry mommy

Me: Can you wait just a minute?

("Just a minute" he understands)

Ethan: Why?

Me: Because I'm making lunch and it's not ready yet

Ethan: Hungry!

(waiting for food he does NOT understand)

Me: In just a minute Ethan

Ethan: Why?

I admit, it's precious right now. He is so inquisitive and ready to learn. I'm amazed every day at how much more he's speaking in full sentences and really understanding. They go from infants to big boys virtually overnight. Sometimes I expect him to come around the corner and ask for the car keys.

Oh wait, he does that already.

Here are some photos from a recent picnic. The weather has been really, really nice lately. I know it won't last, it's already getting hot. So we're enjoying outdoor time as much as we can right now.

Happy Birthday Lola!

For Lola's birthday this year, we went to the Trinity Park and had a picnic, played on the playground, and then took a ride on the train. This last part, in particular, was Ethan's favorite part. Pure bliss! He kept saying, "Choo choo!!" and just let the wind flow through his hair as he enjoyed the ride. Afterwards, we went across the street to walk through one of the gardens at the Botanical Gardens. It was such a nice day, and the boys had a whole lot of fun. And I think Lola did too.



Oh, just a peek!

We FINALLY got our family pictures done (for the first time since these). (And remember this one?) We used the same photographer, Chera, and she did a fantastic job! Here's a peek - the rest are being mailed to me and I should have them soon.



Belt Test and Tiny Taekwon do

Aden had his very first belt test last night and he's been practicing hard for weeks. In fact, a little of the practicing has rubbed off on his brother, who has been doing this around the house...



It is the cutest thing ever to see Ethan, 20 months old, running through some of the positions. The night of the belt test though, Aden was ready and he NAILED it! I am so proud! He did all his movements just right and earned a yellow stripe.

Afterwards, we went with the whole belt testing group to Dairy Queen to celebrate. Ethan made all sorts of new friends.

Some Videos...

Here are some videos of Aden breaking a board at last night's belt test, and of the tournament a few weeks ago.

TOURNAMENT






BELT TEST - BREAKING A BOARD

Happy Birthday Linds!

For Lindsey's birthday, we met up with family at a great little Mexican restaurant in Cedar Hill (thank you waitress for being so accommodating to my kids that day!) and then checked out the shopping center around it. It was a gorgeous day and it was nice to be out of the house for a while.

There was also some pretty awesome sprinklers that Aden and Ethan decided might be the highlight of the whole place.

They center also had some small play area for the boys to climb.

But best of all, they had Aden's decidedly new favorite shop - GameStop.

After we left, Adam and I took the boys to pick out their Valentine's Day presents. Since Valentine's Day fell on a Monday, we celebrated the day before instead. We got the boys balloons and chocolate covered animal crackers, then took them to Build-a-Bear.

Aden picked out a puppy, then we found a dobak for his puppy that comes with different colored belts! Aden named his puppy Saju.

Ethan was less involved in the making of the bear, and more involved with sharing the love. He took every single heart he could reach out of the heart bin and rubbed them all (one-by-one) on daddy's cheek.

Of course these two are pros at bath time, and I can tell they are already good little care-givers in the making. This bodes well for me later in life.

Aden and Saju...

Sgub (Bugs backwards) all by himself. Because someone threw a little tantrum upon returning home - and was promptly sent to naptime.

While Ethan napped, Aden set up a whole photography session on his own. He placed all their fuzzies just where he wanted and kept asking when Ethan was getting up. When E finally woke up, Aden placed him just where he wanted. I think he did a fantastic job! Adam actually took the picture too, I found it on my phone later!

And finally, inside the home where no one but us could see him, Aden allowed me to spike his hair. I think he looks so grown up. He thinks he looks "crazy." He calls this "waxy hair." Needless to say, he will not allow me to do this for public view. I guess he forgot I blog.

Ethan is always good for a great expression!