We now have a 4 year-old! Ethan's birthday was pretty laid back.
Instead of an official party, we invited some of our friends we haven't
seen much since we moved to come play and have cupcakes. It was a blast
and more fun than if I had gone to the trouble of planning games. The
kids ran around crazy and the moms had fun chatting. In the afternoon,
we went to the park then had dinner at McDonalds, and Brian got home
just in time for us to have cake and open presents.
Ethan at 4:
- He's SUCH a good boy: he always tries to follow rules and obey. Typically he comes to tell me what "bad thing" Gavin is up to, and it only takes me counting to "3" to get Ethan to do something he doesn't want to (rarely we will get all the way to 3, where I either make him do it or he gets a time out).
- He is the best brother ever. Rarely do our boys fight, most the time he will try to solve their issues by giving Gavin something else to play with or sharing what he has, he is determined to be a good example. It's no wonder Gavin is smitten with him!
- Ethan is getting more social and a little less shy, but always is kind to others.
- He loves his daddy and can't help but constantly tease Brian when he comes home.
- His imagination has recently expanded so much and it's hilarious the things he pretends.
- "Why" is still the most popular word that comes out of his mouth, I usually don't have an answer except "Just because, that's just how it is..." (I know, I'm not very creative.)
I feel so lucky every day to have my boys, they are adorable and I don't know what I would ever do without my best buddy Ethan!
