Wednesday, January 14, 2009

First Steps

Ethan is well on his way to becoming the fourth bipedal member of our family. Recently he has begun standing on his own without holding onto anything. Then last week, a few days before his 11-month birthday, he began taking one little step, which was always followed by immediately collapsing to the floor.

In any case, he is very excited and proud of himself for his new skill. The first time he stood on his own, we all started clapping and congratulating him. Since then, about every time he does it -- even if we aren't paying him any attention -- he begins beaming with a huge smile and making little exclamatory noises.

He thinks that he is pretty hot stuff.

3 comments:

  1. Go Ethan! I can just imagine how cute he is taking steps on his own.

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  2. Ethan is hot stuff. Just look at that smile. I want to squeeze him too hard. :)

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  3. Wow, has it really been (almost) a year since I've seen that kid? Man, I can't believe he's up and about already.

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