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Happy Birthday Ethan!

Two years ago, my third son came into the world. He is a continual source of joy and laughter in our family. Since he's become a big brother, his transformation has been nothing short of a miracle. Eleven days ago he was my baby. He'd curl up in my lap anytime I sat down. He'd come lay with me every morning when he woke up. He'd reach for me every time a stranger came within 25feet of him. Then we brought the new baby home. Now he's one of the big boys. He'd rather play with them in their room than follow me around the house. He's content to occupy himself with the toys than pull me around to do something with him. He's fine to sit with the big boys at the kitchen table and drink his morning smoothie rather than lay in bed with mom. Not a tantrum or a jealous moment.  He's been a dream of a child since birth. Happy Birthday Ethan Mark, mom and dad love you.

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Posted on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:46PM by Registered CommenterSheryl Bane | Comments21 Comments

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HELLO, HOPE THIS FINDS YOU BLESSED. WHAT A AWESOME FAMILY YOU HAVE. ETHAN REMINDS ME OF IAN WHEN HE WAS THAT AGE, THE HAIR AND EYES AND SHAPE OF THAT CUTE MELON....... I REALLY MISS LOOKING TO THE RIGHT AND SEEING YOU GUYS WITH THE BOYS. YOUR WONDRFUL PARENTS WITH GREAT CHILD REARING SKILLS, NOT LIKE THE AVERAGE FAMILY AND EVERYONE IS SO HAPPY. ITS 1AM, ANOTHER INSOMNIA NITE. I THINK RETIREMENT IS NOT ENOUGH ACTION FOR ME, I'M THINKING OF TAKING A JOB WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY, I REALLY MISS MY DAD ALOT. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU GUYS,AUNT DIANNE
PUT ME ON YOUR MAIL LIST SO CAN GET PHOTO'S AND ALL THE LATEST UPDATES............GOODBYE
So precious! Happy Birthday!
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterhyperactive lu
Happy Birthday, Ethan! He is just precious.

Glad to hear he's making the big brother transition well.
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJana (sidetrack'd)
Happy Birthday Ethan! Our "baby" (and probably last) is about to turn 2 and it's quite bittersweet.

He looks like a wonderful big brother.
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterbusybusymomma
Happy Birthday to your precious, sweet, big brother,darling Ethan!
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPendullum
YAY, many blessings, Ethan!

And he better always watch over his little sister. She'll need her big brothers...always.

Lori
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGlass Half Full
Happy Birthday Big Boy!!
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAllie
It's so precious the way he's looking at her in the seat. Sounds like he's doing great being one of the big boys.
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmber
Oh, he's adorable! That blonde head of hair is too cute!
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie
Happy Birthday, Ethan! I remember holding him when he was only as big as Aisling, and packing you up to move. Wow! It has been two years. Sweet pictures!
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLisa
theBeast really grew up when I had Popeye. I was concerned because she was very clingy and still always on my lap. I think they just "know." He's so cute though..does it make you a little sad that he's growing up?? I'm still a little sad about the Beast.
May 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterflipflopmamma
Happy Birthday Ethan!!!
Oh how blessed you are. Happy birthday to him! And I think I forgot that THREE of your children have such close birthdays!

Steph
Awwww, that has to be bittersweet to have your baby not be the baby any longer. I know I'll be feeling mixed feelings at first when my baby becomes a big brother.

He is a beautiful child - as all your chidren are. Blessings abound in your household, don't they? How wonderful.
OH what a big boy. I love how he just adapted. AND that picture of him with the new girly girl is so adorable!!!! That will be one loved girl. And tormented as she gets older. ;) You have such a gorgeous family. I say that in every post, but I must say it again. xo.
May 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAnn
happy birthday, Ether!
May 4, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteruncle jared
It was probably never even a question for you about Ethan, you knew he would be an awesome big brother! Happy Birthday Ethan!!!
May 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChrissy
It was probably never even a question for you about Ethan, you knew he would be an awesome big brother! Happy Birthday Ethan!!!
May 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChrissy
happy birthday to Ethan!

So cute that he feels a big brother now :).
May 5, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGoofball
Happy birthday to Ethan! What a gorgeous boy, and how perfect for him to step into his big brother role so well. I hope things keep getting better and better!

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