Spring Fever

We took Eben outside for a very short walk last week- the temperature was very nice, but there was a ridiculously cold wind.  Most of the snow had melted too, but don't worry, it ALL came back :( 

Oh how much we wish it was spring! 

 "I see!" 

An airplane flying by.

Time to go inside now...

 Because it is not spring, we are forced to spend most of our days inside.  Ask me how many times we have taken Eben outside with his snowpants and boots on - oh...one time.  It's way too exhausting for this big-bellied momma to get him all bundled up, chase after him, pull him on the sled, etc.  Good thing I bought the winter gear for him though...oops.



Excited over a book.

 Eben LOVES books.  I love how he is laying on his stomach and looking at the book in this pic. 

Love his posture in this pic, haha.

Rockstar and Buddies

So yesterday Eben and I ventured out and took our first walk of the season OUTSIDE! Temps here were upper 40's and sunny.  It felt amazing to be out and Eben absolutely loved seeing all of the dogs out on walks too, barking at each one he saw. 

Also, Eben had his 18 month appt a bit ago and he is in the 95th percentile for height, not surprisingly.

We set up Eben's big boy bed (a twin) last weekend in his room.  He is still going to be in his crib for a while, but we read stories on his new bed and he climbs/jumps/plays on it. 

Also, I LOVE Eben's sleep habits lately.  For more than a month, he has consistently been going to sleep at 7pm, waking up between 8:15am and 9am, AND still taking 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hour naps.  Let's just say I am taking full advantage of sleeping when he sleeps cause I know that when baby #2 comes sleep for me will change drastically.

Eben got a pair of sunglasses from Grandma and Grandpa Breker for V-day (among other things).  Surprisingly he actually enjoys wearing them! 

No sunglasses, but loving his elephant.





















And here are some pics of Eben with his buddy Colby - a playdate he had last week.  Dane just happened to be home that day cause of a weird unexpected work schedule change.  I was so happy that he could see Eben interact with a friend as he doesn't get to see that very often.  These boys are just too cute together.

 Colby smothering Eben with a blanket, haha.

 Colby tackling Eben - oh boys...

 Eben giving Colby a "hug" - Eben's hugs are him tilting his head into you...no arms involved yet.

 Colby has Eben in a headlock.

 Nice hugs...

ONE MONTH

ONE MONTH from today - holy crap.  ONE MONTH left of sleeping until 8am every morning relatively uninterrupted.  ONE MONTH left of taking naps when Eben naps if I feel like it.  ONE MONTH left of getting one child into a car seat, bundling one child up in winter clothes, feeding one child 3 meals a day, meeting all of the needs of one child, and having my whole day revolve around one child's schedule.  ONE MONTH of it being just Eben and Us.  ONE MONTH until I will have to change the title of my blog...(hmmm - suggestions?).  ONE MONTH.

ONE MONTH until Eben gets to become a big brother.  ONE MONTH until the moment we get to find out if Eben has a little brother or sister.  ONE MONTH until we get to find out what he/she looks like.  ONE MONTH until our hearts get even bigger than they are to make room for loving another child.  ONE MONTH until we have a tiny little cuddly being depending on us for everything and giving us so much joy in return.  ONE MONTH until our lives will forever be even better than now.  ONE MONTH.

GLEE!

So I just started watching Glee on Netflix when Dane works nights...and it really is a great show - I can see what all of the hype is about.  I put it on for Eben the other day to see how he would react to the performances.  I figured he would dance and get excited - and that he did.   Lately, every time a performer is singing and/or dancing on TV, he stops what he is doing, looks at the TV and often dances, but sometimes just sits there with a grin on his face.  Maybe we have a future musician or something...

Here is a somewhat lengthy video of him enjoying parts of 3 Glee songs as well as some dancing to the iPod today in the last segment.  Notice how much he jumps, which is his new dance move.  He LOVES to jump and will sometimes just constantly jump over and over again, laughing - and falling some.



And for some pics from today of us playing as a family after a long weekend of Dane being on Night Float (which means it didn't feel like a weekend for any of us).

 Eben wanted to watch his Thomas DVD with Daddy. 

I also came across these pics from our extended family Christmas in January when we were in Fargo so I thought I would post some of them:

Grandma and Grandpa Jordet! "Stranger" anxiety - Eben had it with almost everyone when we were in Fargo :( 

 Interested in Santa...

 NOT interested in Santa anymore...