ethan's 3rd birthday!

And then the little man was 3. Somehow, he turned 3!

At 3 Ethan is as full of energy as ever. Still exuberant and still very much all boy. He loves to run. He loves to run around. He loves to jump. He loves to talk really loud.

I am learning more and more that my boy is also one who likes routine and repetition. We've learned that giving a countdown warning (5 - 2 -1) really helps him to know what's coming next and transition a little bit easier. He has a remarkable memory - he remembers the colors of doors of restaurants that we've been to several months ago, or whether there was a dryer or paper towels in the bathroom at Target.

He has such a tender heart. He loves his sister and gives her kisses on her head. Lately he wants to help put her down for a nap and tries to carry her up the stairs with me and then read a story and sing her song. He loves to be around people and is a huge delight. What an absolute blessing he is to us, our precious energetic Ethan Matthew!

He has loved elevators for a while now and so when I asked him what kind of party he wanted for his birthday he right away said ELEVATORS! And so, that's what he got!