Ethan is 11 Months!

Time is flying so fast!  I can't believe my little man is 11 months old!!!  He continues to be such a joy and has really been turning into more of a little boy than a baby.  It is super cute to watch him learn new things, but also a little sad for this mama!!  Ethan says mama and I'm pretty sure he has me in mind when he says.  It's not constant, but occasionally it comes out and seems pretty purposeful.  He is also started showing interest books, and will sometimes sit for a minute to let you read.  He has also begun doing a few little motions.  He will rub his hands together when you ask him to wash his hands, and he will put his phone up to his ear if you say "ring ring" or "Hello!" Just this past month he started showing interest in this little blue doggy that my sister and nieces gave him when he was born.  Whenever he sees he wants to hold it and has started making a doggy noise.  It super cute!!!  He uses the doggy noise for any animal and gets so excited about them all!! He loves to spot birds whenever we are outside.  He has also started being about to try and put a hat on his head, or a bib over his head.  He has figured out where they go, though usually they just get dropped behind him.  I love watching his little mind working.  His favorite things to do right now are putting tops on the toy pots, putting the nesting blocks inside one another, and pulling anything out of the kitchen or toy box.  He still crawls around like a champ and is cruising really well!  I think he is starting to figure out how to go down the stairs too, but he still tries to sit halfway down so we only "practice" under very close supervision!!  Ethan is a great sleeper and continues to be a great eater!  He is getting a little bit too big for his 12-18 month clothes (esp those that are one piece) and has just started wearing a few 24 month things, though pants are still a little long. I'm excited to see how much he weighs and how tall he is at his 1 year doctors appt!!!