Walking soon?

Ethan took his first few steps last Saturday, and I don't even think he realized he did it. We went to his little play class and they had some colorful cones on the floor, which intrigued Ethan. He was moving them from one pile to another and had to take a small little step to grab another cone and it was all on his own. He also just took about 5 steps tonight all by himself when I got him down from his chair after dinner! He of course looked like Frankenstein, but a cute little stiff boy he was! He grinned the whole way! I know he could be walking any day now!! He's got great balance, I think it's more just that he needs to work up the courage to do it on his own.

Lately Ethan likes to dance. After work when we come home, I ask him if he wants Mommy to put on some music and he points to the stereo area and sometimes claps his hands. He now can say 'baby' and is either saying "buddy or birdie" (I sometimes call him 'buddy' and he has a favorite stuffed animal that is a 'birdie', so it's a toss up sometimes).

Dave and I are off the entire week of Thanksgiving, so we're looking forward to extra time with the little man (and our families of course). We're going to get our family Christmas pictures on Monday, so hopefully those will turn out nicely for cards! That's all for now....