yes, they're getting bigger

This morning Ethan pulled off his sock, examined his foot, and then proudly announced, "My toes are growing up Mommy! Look, they're getting bigger!"

This week we realized Ella is saying flashlight, phone, what's that? (this is a frequent one that sounds a bit like "wuzzatt?"), and want some (when she sees food she wants, while signing more, she says "wannsum?" -- this one I'm pretty sure is courtesy of her brother) She's also started consistently doing a sign (again her version of it) for eat, please, more, thank you, all done, and bath.

I realize sometimes that we're all growing in our own ways. I personally have an increased tolerance for embarassment in public, as our grocery trips frequently include the need for some snacks (sometimes resulting in colorful clothes and faces) and songs (often with motions) to keep everybody pleasant and in the cart. This increased tolerance should serve me well, as one of Ethan's most common phrases these days is "I smell something!" He will then tell you if it smells good or bad, and what he thinks it might be. While people smile and think this is cute/clever on the coffee aisle, I can imagine plenty of scenarios where I will wish his little voice wouldn't carry so clearly. As Ella gets older, she may wish the same thing, since if it's a less than pleasant smell he frequently asks her "you pooping Ella?"