21 Months Old!

Ethan,

This month, you know the difference between hot and cold, and big and little, and are starting to recognize and identify colors. Cold cut apples from the fridge are too cold - even popsicles can be too cold now. Anything hot (or warm) is refused - basically things are only good at room temp. Weirdo.

You are still very social and curious - but you are a little tentative being in close quarters with men that you do not know that well. You seek them out - but you don't want to get too close (ie within grabbing/touching range). High fives and "bones" are ok - but you don't want any closer contact until you warm up to them. Ladies are a whole different story... Here you are modelling the new shirt Matt brought you from Hawai'i - you were not thrilled about being picked up for the photo.

You love the bigger kids and you run to them and chase after them and watch them play with fascination. It seems amazing to you how fast they run and how high they can climb. You marvel at their abilities and try to copy what they have done. Like swinging from the bar at the top of the slide giving your mother a heart attack (below)! Because you are so brave (fearless) you are really starting to become more capable and steady. You also have started jumping. It is just a two foot jump from the ground - but Dad has taught you how to squat and thrust into the air and you are pretty impressive.
We are learning to share and trying to keep up with our manners. Share and please are still commands to you most of the time. As in: you say/yell "share" to someone and grab what they have without waiting for an answer. Many tell me that you are really good for a toddler - I'm just happy that you don't have too many tantrums when I am "helping" you return the toy. Most of the time you are willing to give things back and wait your turn.

You are a mile a minute still and I never get over how much there is to see and do in a day when you are 21 months old! It can take us 15 minutes to get from the front door and down the porch steps to the car seat because you find so many things to explore on your way - even though we make the trip at least twice a day! Your fascination fascinates me - you are the best show on earth!

Love always, Mama

XOXOX