Ethan is almost 18 months old now and I can't believe how much time has gone by so quickly. He is so smart and understands so much. He doesn't say much in English or Spanish right now but he goes on and on in his own little Ethan-speak. He'll just look at someone or something and start blabbing away intensely. We always wonder what he's saying and we can't wait till he starts talking for real. He does say ball sort of. And bird, they are kind of the same "bah" sound. He says mommy and papi although not much to us. But he can say the words. Well, life is exciting anyway with him. He never stops!! Someone asked me if he would watch a half hour show but nope, he's not interested. I guess that's a good thing although sometimes I think it would be nice to have a half hour break. He definitely keeps us busy!
We are so blessed to have such a sweet boy. He is the best hugger and kisser and is so friendly to everyone. He can be a little shy at first but once he warms up, watch out. When we go out, he is usually waving and saying "hi" to everyone around him, just greeting them as we walk in. If someone says hi back, he'll keep saying hi over and over, it can go on forever. He makes us smile and laugh so often.
Grandma and Grandpa and his aunts and uncles love him too and have fun playing with him.
Ethan is a great helper. He has so much energy and can be naughty but really he is just exploring. So to get his attention, just make him your helper. He loves to clean using a broom or vacuum. Once day he just came strolling inside the house and without even takig off his coat, and with no one really watching, he turned on the vacuum and started cleaning. I heard the noise and went into the kitchen, and there he was, moving the hose back and forth, just doin' some chores. He cracks me up.