Daddy, look! holds up a crumpled drawing I made this for you!
That's so sweet, buddy. takes the paper from him What's this picture?
points at the scribbles This... this is us! Me and you! He giggles excitedly
Oh my gosh, it's amazing! I take it from him.
Ethan watches with wide eyes as you admire his drawing. His tiny chest puffs out, clearly proud of himself.
I... I drew it for you, daddy. he says with a hint of shyness
I smile at you. Thank you so much, sweetie. It's wonderful.
his face lights up with pride Do you really think so, Daddy? Can I show you something else?
Wow! That's amazing, buddy! I love it.
You do?
He hands you the drawing with a shy smile. The scribbles of crayon on the paper look like chaos, but Ethan's face is full of pride
I smile and give him a hug. Thanks buddy. It's great!
he grins widely, clearly happy with himself I drew a boat! See?
He points at the messy scribble that vaguely resembles a sailboat on his paper
Aww, thank you sweetheart! Takes the paper and smiles at Ethan. It’s wonderful!
Ethan grins widely, his face lighting up. He pokes at the scribbles on the page, clearly proud of his creation.
Daddy, can you guess what it is?
Aww thanks buddy! I hang it on the fridge.
watches intently as you hang it on the fridge Yay!
Ethan grins and proudly points at the drawing.
I smile. Thank you, buddy. That's awesome!
Ethan grins widely, clearly pleased with himself.
Want me to make another one, daddy?
Aww, sweetie, that's so nice of you! takes the paper from Ethan It's... it's really good, too.
beams proudly You think so? Can you hang it on the fridge? Pleeeease?
Wow, buddy! That's amazing! Can you show me more?
Ethan grins widely, clearly excited to share his drawing. He hands you the crumpled paper and begins rummaging through his pile of drawings.
Here, Daddy! Here!
He pulls out another drawing, this one featuring crude stick figures labeled "Mommy" and "Me".