More Pictures for Dad

So Brian is gone again. The 10 days home goes so much faster then the 10 days gone. Ugh. Anyway, we are just trying to keep busy so we don't all miss him like crazy. Its not working very well because Ethan woke up 3 times last night, crying for his dad. He hasn't woken up at night for a long time so you know he must really miss him :) Who wouldn't though, right? Brian is a guy you want around, or at least I do. We miss you babe!

 I love these boys!

Ethan's been super sassy lately, with lots of time outs and early bedtimes. I just don't know what to do with this kid. He looks cute in this picture but he is a naughty little one. He yells at me all the time and loses his temper so quickly. I get surprised by how mad he gets sometimes. At other times, he can be so cute and loving. He and Brayden get along so well. They love each other so much. Its super cute! I know 2 year olds are naturally naughty but I've noticed this time around when Brian's been gone, he's been a lot worse than normal. I'm thinking its because he misses his dad? I don't know. But I love him beyond words. He can be the sweetest little man and just melt my heart when he wants to. He has learned his whole name and the other day was looking in the mirror and said "Its John Harding!" I think he meant I'm John Harding because that's his middle name but it was so cute how it came out. We are going on a trip to Minnesota and it can't come soon enough. He is beyond excited to go on a plane to see Abbi. And I am beyond excited to go on a plane to see Missy!! I guess seeing Brad will be fun too ;)

Brayden started crawling 2 weeks ago, the day Brian got back from his last show. It is so cute. He'll crawl on his hands and knees occasionally but loves to scoot like a worm. It is so funny! He also loves to get into anything and everything now that he can move. Its a good thing I don't care if he puts everything in his mouth. Because he also puts everything and anything into his mouth. I think he's teething. But I thought a tooth was coming a couple weeks ago when he was fevering and had a blister on his gum but still no tooth. Someday soon hopefully. He's become a very clingy baby. He is still super happy most the time but I have to be in his sight for him to stay happy. Oh I love my little man. He is just the sweetest little monster ever! He growls and has learned to fake laugh. It is so funny! I just love him to pieces!!

I was downstairs one day during naps and could hear some giggling. I went upstairs and this is what I found. For their naps, I put Ethan in their room and Brayden in mine since they sleep at the same time sometimes. Well, Ethan had woken up and went right in to Brayden and they were just giggling like crazy. Best sound in the world!

This kid loves the camera. He pulls the cheesiest faces when the orange focus light comes on before the flash. I think he is pretty darn cute!

Pictures for Dad

So we are on day 9 of Brian being gone and things are going very well. For us. Not so much for him. They sent him to the slowest, worst show in the whole company. How nice of them, right? And it has been slow! Poor Brian. He is so eager to sell and NOBODY ever comes into that Costco. He is in Phoenix and the Costco is located in a mall. A mall? Come on people! Costco doesn't belong in a mall. Honestly!! But he only has 3 full days left and he'll be home. We seriously can't wait. All 3 of us miss him so much, and Ethan keeps saying "I need my dad, mom". It is seriously the cutest thing. I didn't know he understood that. He surprises me all the time with what he knows these days. Anyway, I told Brian I would post pictures while he was gone of his little guys so here you go, babe! I hope these tide you over til you see them in person. We love and miss you so much!!!

 

 I love this picture. He just looks so happy.

 Love these boys!!

I know you can't see it real well in this picture but Ethan has a nice bruise on his cheek. No I didn't punch him in the face. He was jumping on his friend, Hunter's, bed and smacked his cheek on the bed frame. It didn't look too bad until the next day when it swelled up and bruised all the way to his eye. He still has a black eye but at least his cheek is looking better. Poor monkey, now he knows not to jump on beds ;) Ethan is learning so much all the time, I can't keep up with him. Whenever we are in the car, he asks me animal noises, ones he knows, and when I do them he tells me "That's a good one!" or "Oh wow, mom, nice one!" I love how positive he is. He has also been loving me like crazy since his dad has been gone. I'm pretty sure its because when dad is home, he is the one who gets all the love and without dad here, he just gives it to me ;)

Love this kid! He is seriously the happiest baby you'll ever meet. But I think he may be getting teeth. He is fevering and his left cheek is super red. Poor baby. Teething is no fun. He is also scooting around everywhere. He started doing this a few days ago and is so proud of himself! The first time he did it, he scooted to a ball he wanted really bad. When he reached it, he turned onto his back and just started giggling. So cute!! He also growls when you growl at him. Oh how we love this little man! And apparently he is looking prettier everyday. I went to Fresh Market yesterday and while there, a woman asked if he was a boy or girl. Um, he was in a very manly green shirt with handsome denim shorts. Come on lady. I wouldn't dress my girl that way! When I told her boy, she said he was so pretty. His eyes were just too beautiful to be a boy. Okay lady. Whatever. He looks like a boy to me :)