Easton is learning so many new things recently. It is so enjoyable as a mom to watch him learn and grow. Just this week Easton has really taken off with his walking and he hasn’t looked back. He is practically a pro now. With his hands straight in the air for balance, he is a walking machine. It is really cute! Along with his walking, he has just recently begun what Nathan likes to call his Popeye look. I call it his stinky face. He likes to scrunch up his nose and breathe in and out very quickly. It’s not the most attractive look but it is funny and I can’t help but laugh every time he makes it (of course he enjoys the reaction he gets when he makes that face, so he is doing it quite often these days). Here’s a short walking video to get a little glimpse of what his face looks like (this is the best I could get. He doesn’t make the face as well when the camera comes out).
So Easton is going to be the next NBA player or pro soccer player (however you want to look at it, maybe a combination). This week he learned to slam dunk soccer balls into his toy soccer net. I know it’s a little messed up, two sports in one but what can I say, “My kids got talent”. I have a video of him dunking, but he doesn’t do it until the very end of the video so you’ll have to be patient.
My boy is a well rounded sports player. This is a picture of him in his baseball outfit with his bat and ball.
Along with all these exciting accomplishments this week, Easton has also had a couple rough moments as well. On Monday he had his 12 month well baby check up and he had to get FOUR shots. He was not a happy camper. And just when he thought he was finished getting tortured, we had one more little surprise waiting for him over at the hospital. Easton’s doctor also wanted some blood drawn to make sure his iron level was okay and to also get a lead screen done. My poor little boy was already screaming before they even stuck him with the needle. I’m pretty sure he knew exactly what was going on. That’s a picture of his battle wounds. The face explains it all.
Then on Friday, Easton found an interesting creature flying and buzzing around our apartment window. Being the curious boy that he is, he decided he was going to get a better look at it and poke at it. Of course the bee appreciated it so much that he wanted to give Easton a special gift to remember him by. He left Easton screaming with tears and a half swollen hand. Dad came to the rescue and told the bee off, “Nobody hurts my son” and then smack. They bee was never seen or heard from again.
5K Run
Yesterday, I ran a 5k (race for the cure) with a couple of my running buddies. Because Nathan was studying for his big test, that he has to take this coming Thursday, I had the pleasure of bring Easton along for the ride. We woke up at 5:30 and rode the metro down with the Stewarts. The metro was jammed packed with runners by the time we got downtown. It was crazy how many people were running/walking in the race. Aleese and I packed our boys in our jogging strollers and took off running (well sort of). Apparently, all strollers have to start behind the walkers (which makes no sense for those who are planning on jogging, which we were). Aleese and I had to weave in and out of people and ended up getting on the sidewalk in hopes that we could get around all the walkers. Eventually, our luck ran out and the walkers began to crowd the sidewalk which led Aleese and me to jog on the grass and dirt. It was interesting to say the least. Off roading is a little difficult when you are pushing a stroller. When there wasn’t grass or dirt for us to run on we got stuck behind walkers. We finished the race in 46 minutes with sweat pouring down us and a few friends cheering us on. There was not an inch of us that wasn’t covered in sweat (disgusting). It was so hot and muggy, but it was still lots of fun. It was definitely worth it.
Easton ready for the 5k with his matching bib on.
Aleese and me right after we crossed the finish line (the boys are sleeping).
Diana, me, and Aleese (running buddies minus Heather. We missed you Heather).
2 comments:
I love the video of Easton walking and doing his little face it is so funny! The picture after his shots is so sad you can see where all the pokes were OUCH! Also I had so much fun at the race we will have to do it again!
Now we know that you both want Easton to be a ball player but we think he should be a Motocrosser!! We have the bike here waiting for him on your trip here, we can not wait to see you all. Good job on your 5k that is great that you did that.
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