Ethan: 18 months old

 



This boy melts my heart.  He is always happy, easy going, snuggly, smiley, and fun!

 

 

He LOVES watermelon and will eat and eat and eat until his shirt is typically soaked with juice!

 

He loves his big sisters and has become fun little pals with London.

He can even say their names "A-addy" & "Wundin"

Caught a rare moment when he fell asleep on our chair with his favorite blankie.  We often refer to him as "Linus."

He is obsessed with trucks, motorcycles, and heavy machinery of all kinds.  He makes all sorts of sound effects and will excitedly yell, "Twuck!" anytime he sees one in the car...and where we live, that's a lot!  He uses that pointer finger a lot.  If he doesn't know the word, his pointing just gets more and more vigorous. 

We often get comments from others about his white, white hair, his big blue eyes, and his constant smile.  At his check-up he as 95th percentile for height and 85th for weight...by far my biggest buddy.

He is content...always.  I took this pic after we had been at the beach all day with no nap.  He was just sitting quietly with a small smile on his face.  No whining, no crying...just hanging out. 

 

He is, by far, my most photogenic child.  A camera comes out and he tilts his head and gives a big cheeser. 

 

Other words he can say:  

 

Peekaboo

"Where'd it go?"  "Der it is"

Daddy (but often calls him Mom)

Mommy

Ba ba (bottle)

Bankie (blankie)

Nigh nigh

Twuck

 

 

If you say "Let's go outside" he is at the door in a matter of seconds.  He loves throwing rocks, getting in the dirt, and just walking around.  He also loves showers.  If he hears the shower go on, he's pulling up his shirt and whining for someone to take his clothes off. 

 

He's not a huge fan of nursery, and has actually only been once.  I'd just rather take him home and put him down for a nap.  Maybe if we ever get away from 1pm church, we could give it a fair shot.

 

When he wakes up from his naps, he loves to snuggle his head in my neck.  He often wants to be held for a good half hour or so after he wakes up.  If I'm trying to get anything done around the house, that means I'm lugging all 28 pounds of him around.  Best bicep workout ever!

 

We love you little buddy!  We can't imagine our family without you.  So glad we have you and your sweet personality to keep us smiling and laughing.