Patton Family: Growing Up

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Growing Up

Ethan loves to bounce! He's a little Tigger in the making. :) When I have him stand on my lap, he loves to just bounce up and down. So, this new play center is very exciting. Here's his first experience in it.

7 comments:

Katie M. said...: I can testify to the bouncing! I'm glad we got to hang out last weekend and I got to spend some time with this little man. What a cutie!; February 17, 2008 at 2:26 PM
mary said...: C-U-T-E! He will enjoy this toy until he is 2! We got one as a hand-me-down when we moved here, and David was always climbing in to play in it. He is such a cute boy.; February 17, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Vicki's Vicissitudes said...: Your site is wonderful! I have found my new journal...I LOVE THIS SO MUCH BETTER. Your son so wonderful. You will make the perfect mother. :); February 17, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Bethany said...: We can do pictures anytime before you leave! (or before we leave?) Maybe April-ish, when things start to bloom! This video is so stinking adorable!; February 21, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Unknown said...: Reagan has one like that, is it Safety 1st? She loves it! She also bounces like crazy in it. When she starts to crawl I think it will help keep me sane!; February 23, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Alan and Sharon said...: This one is an Evenflo...(the cheapest one I found). Hooray for sanity!; February 26, 2008 at 3:53 PM
The Ballard Family said...: So fun! I had no idea that he was growing up so fast. Hadlie never did the jumping thing. You'd think with all of her energy she would jump around a little. Nope. Anyway, Ethan is so cute and I love his personality coming out in all of the pictures. You must be in heaven (especially now that you have something to help with the bouncing). :); February 28, 2008 at 10:23 PM

Kids Say (and Do) the Darndest Things

8-12

I was telling Jared he couldn't have something he wanted. Ethan decided to share some wisdom with his brother.

E: If she spoils you, you will grow up to be a not-so-good adult. I've never seen one, but I'm sure that they exist.

8-27

J: I'll help you Mom!

S: Thanks my Jared.

J: Well, I am your son. What good is a son if he doesn't help his mom?

(pause)

J:Well, I guess he could help his dad.

8-28

Jared came into my room while I was getting ready for church.

J: I really like your shirt. Really. I'll have to buy one of those for my wife.

(a little later...looking at the makeup on my counter)

That is a lot of girl stuff. Bye-bye!

5-4

J: I know my destiny!

S: Oh yeah, what is it?

J: To get a double doozie (cookie from Great American Cookie Company), but it's a destiny for today only, so we HAVE to do it today.

5-2

Jared tripped and hurt his knee.

He then turned to me and asked, "Can I walk on it?"

I responded, "You can walk, run, jump, and skip. You just might not want to kneel."

He then added, "Anything but kneel and teleport?"

4-10

J: I like to do that just like Dad does.

E: (with a sigh) Oh genetics!

3-31

J: Mom, you "teached" me and now I'm an even "perfecter" kid.

3-6

J to S: Hi awesome face!

2-20

During preschool playtime the kids wanted me to be the store owner. Jared came up to my "shop" and asked, "Which items are on clearance today?"

2-12

J to S (after I had let him have a few coins from the change at the store): You are my best friend...because you love me and because you give me money.

1-31

Ethan loves to read the signs while we drive. We passed one place of business and he read, "Gold & Silver Buyers. We buy gold and silver and more."

E: They buy gold and silver and more? Would they buy a cricket?

A: Ethan...

E: It says "and more."

12-2

Ethan: "I have two things to tell you. One is that I love you. The other is that I can't go to sleep and I don't think I ever will be able to."

10-31

After being complimented on his hair over and over while trick-or-treating, Jared told Alan, "I am so glad I have this hair. It makes everybody happy."

9-12

Jared was lying down and when he laughed he snorted. He then said, "Mom, I just said 'oink'!"

8-14

J: I don't like these pajamas.

S: Did you know that some kids don't have more than one pair of pajamas?

J: Aaahh! Good thing I have lots of pairs for when they get dirty...otherwise we'd be DOOMED!

6-28

S: Jared, you have really dirty feet!

J: Really? Thanks!

6-20

Jared: I upgraded my hippo!

Where do they learn these things?!