so many things

monkey. little man. goober. baby. sweet boy. numerous nicknames for ethan.

but what is he, really? often, he's my entertainment. sometimes, he's a mess. all the time, he's good company. he's my audience when i talk, dance, sing. he's my smile when i don't feel like it. he's into everything when i need to rest. but he's my hug when i need one most. he's my exercise when i'm feeling out of shape. he calls my name as if i could ever forget who i am to him. he's my snuggler when it's almost time for bed. he eats my breakfast/lunch/dinner, whether i felt like sharing or not. he's my alarm when it's time to wake up in the morning. he's my laugh when i realized i haven't all day. he fills in as my dance partner when my husband is at work. he's the reason i straighten my kitchen cabinets so often. and the reason i sweep. and vacuum. (or maybe the reason i should). he's a joy i never could have imagined. he's a lens that helps me see life differently and makes me appreciate all that i have so much more.

i love you, ethan! i'm so thankful for you and the life you bring to mine!