Update on Ethan:
- We have a walker!!! He's been working on it for the past month, but last week decided to tip the scale and walk more than he crawls. He's so hilarious, but he's so proud of himself too. Here's a video of his first attempts at walking a few weeks ago. He learned quick, but just wasn't willing to give up the crawling for a while...
Ethan loves to read (i.e. have his parents read) books over and over and over, although somehow he still has a hard time listening all the way through a book before he's handing over another to be read.
- Baby Einstein is his (and my) new best friend. He feels the need to touch the screen as he watches (a sad attempt to move him back explains the piano bench in front). But I can actually get a bathroom cleaned without his help if that video is on. Whoopee!
- He's a momma's boy to the extreme. Anyone who gets within 2 feet of him or me during one of his "moods" is shoved and screamed away. I should feel flattered, but usually don't.
- In addition to hiding his toys and making me retrieve them, Ethan also likes to hide himself in a cupboard, I think he enjoys it as his own little "fort".
- Ethan learns new words almost daily and loves to try to mimic what we say--it is SOO cute! Words include: Brush teeth, Jesus, milk, yes, mama, dada, cracker, ball, and the FAVORITE is "NOO". Anytime we ask a question, we get a reply of "No". You'd think that's all I say to him all day. We're trying to replace it with "Yes", but apparently it's not quite as fun to say. Here comes the rebellion at age one.
- Having friends come over makes his day. He loves to hug and kiss other kids (as long as he's bigger than them and they don't try to grab him back). He can't understand why other babies don't want to catch the balls he throws in their face (luckily, his mother has usually caught them first to avoid any injuries).
Our once voracious eater has now turned into a herbavore (minus the veggies)--he wants to live off of fruits and crackers (with the exception of one type of baby food). And yet, he still manages to make a mess.
- He is SOOO much fun and has quite the personality. Brian and I can't wait to see what he learns next!
9 comments:
Hurray for the new post!! (Yes, Sarah was getting old!) Ethan is sooo cute and what a walker he is!! Smart like his mom and dad! Those were all Olivia's favorite 1st words too. Guess they are the important ones in baby-world. Give him hugs from us!
Life always gets exciting when they learn to walk (and then run away from you). Thanks for the update, the pictures are cute, especially of Ethan hiding in the cupboard :)
I just can't get enough of Ethan! I'm so excited and can't wait to see all of you guys for Christmas! Hopefully Paxton and Ethan will be excited to see eachother too!
He is such a cutie! How is it having a walker now? I'm just waiting for Jake...it's going to be absolute craziness around here when that happens.
P.S. I think you have a big baby rather than a little toddler...I don't know that I ever am going to think of Jake in any other way than a baby...poor kid.
I can't believe how big he is getting. He sure is a cutie!
This post is the BEST! Ethan is such a little sweetie and I love all the things you shared about him. And I especially love the picture of him and Drew looking at each other!
He is so cute! I can't believe what abig boy he is now walking. They move quick.we need to getogether soon!
Hurray that he's walking! Trouble just moved up a notch. That is such a cute video- lovin his laugh! It will be fun to see you guys!
My goodness. He is so cute. I can't believe he's talking already! You have a smarty on your hands. (Though I'm hardly surprised with parents like you and Brian.)
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