I can't believe that I am planning Ethan's first birthday party! He will be three next week. My children and I are so excited. I've had presents wrapped for days and he has not clue that they are his or that there is something exciting inside just for him.
We have had seen some big accomplishments this week. He has worn underwear with no accidents for a week. I knew he was ready and has known since we've been with him what to do on the potty, but he just refused in his own way to sit on the potty. He has a very polite refusal, saying "no thank you!" if he doesn't want to do something. So, I've waited and waited and now it's just easy! I'm one happy momma to be finished with diapers.
He has also said his name this week. We've asked and asked, "What's your name?" with no response. This week he says, "Ethan!" Once he said, "GuoQiang Greer." Rob and I are fine with him being GuoQiang if he wants to keep his Chinese name. I heard one mom say one time that her toddler preferred her Chinese name, so we've considered the possibility. We love both names.
Some days are still insecure days. On Friday morning, I could tell he was fussy and wanted to eat all morning. I took him in my room, cuddled up on the bed and watched "Cars" with him. The errands had to wait. The art project had to wait. Everything else was left undone, but who cares? I can tell when he just needs cuddling. And, honestly, it was good for mom to have a restful morning, too.
