It's already starting...

My little baby boy is turning into a little obnoxious terror. I mean that in a good loving way!! He's gone through some major personality changes(aka attitude adjustments)these past couple of months. I guess his terrible 2's and beyond have started. I just hope this means we can get them over with sooner. I know that's wishful thinking, but I can always hope. He's really stubborn-I know this comes as know surprise to anyone who knows me-and he's started to whine and scream at Jared and I when he's annoyed. Sure Jared is the screamer and the whiner, but what Ethan is doing is ridiculous. I'm not sure why Ethan started the whining/scream thing, it's never worked for him in the past. It wasn't that long ago that if you asked him to do something he would do it. Now he just ignores you or he'll look at you, mumble at you, and walk away.

He speaks lots of gibberish still, but every now and then you can kind of make out what he's trying to say. I was getting him a drink the other day and I guess it wasn't what he wanted so he hands it back to me. I asked what he wanted and this was mumbled, but I'm pretty sure he said "whatever I don't want it" and walked away. Maybe I'm imagining things, but every now and then I hear him say things. Now I'm thinking it's ok that he's taking his time to talk.

Among other things, Ethan has discovered how to open the fridge and now puts everything in it. All day long he's putting his cup in there and taking it out when he wants a drink. I've found the tv remotes in there and other little toys too. I am going to get a lock for it. Since we're going to be moving soon we're trying holding off. Most of them look really easy to break and I'm sure it wouldn't take long for Ethan to find a way to get around it anyway. He doesn't give up just because we locked him out of it. He's one determined little boy.

None of this sounds obnoxious, but when he does it all day everyday, you'd be annoyed too! I know he's at that age where he's going to start pushing to see what his and our limits are. I'm just not prepared for it because it means that he's closer to no longer being a baby. He'll always be my baby no matter what though. He's not even 2 yet!! I hope this next baby doesn't grow up as fast. I'm sure it'll go by even faster now that I've said something. How time flies when you're having fun.


The pros of being able to get into the fridge by himself


The cons... be thankful you can't hear that scream.


He loves his fruit


Me at 22 wks. Not a very good pic, but it's the best I can do when I can't get Jared to take any pics of my belly. Can't really see my belly either-I look bigger than it...