- loves bath time and running water
- LOVES. His cousin Polly. They smile and squeal in excitement when they see each other
- has begun eating mostly all "real" food. Especially loves string cheese, toast, banana's. takes the BIGGEST bites!
- waves, gives open mouth kisses
- wakes up between 6:30-7 every morning
- loves mr. Frog and chews on his hands
- still in rear facing carseat
- still grabs toes when getting diaper changed
- pounds on things when excited.
- started a silly head shake that gets us all to laugh
- dances- more like bouncing and jumping
- when food drops on his tray he automatically rubs his finger in it
- transitioning to sippy cups but still loves the bottle
- got two trims during this month. Trying to keep his hair under control
- gettin chubby belly and cheeks
- can stand but doesn't. Is a scaredy cat and always needs a hand on something for moral support. Has stood for 1 Minute on his own.
- bangs his head on everything including the cement driveway, couch, floor, walls.
- points at airplanes and says "wooosh"
- obsessed with peek a boo in nami's curtains.
- I love when he crawls holding a ball or something
- still hates getting dressed
- loves books and turning the pages himself
- can watch an entire 25 minute baby einstein if in the right mood.
- enjoys being tickled on his back and neck
- claps when done singing and likes itsy bitsy spider the best
- squeals and shouts for attention. We are unsuccessfully trying to get him to stop.
- likes to ruffle people's lips to make the silly noise
My sweet, not so baby, baby,
The most incredible year of my life has flown by. This past month you have grown so much. I love seeing your new tricks and watching how much you learn. I get pride in seeing you learn to stick out your tongue, give kisses and dance on command. You are the sweetest little boy! I am still easily your favorite and you are the biggest mama's boy. You are resistant to let anyone else hold you and cry when I give you to someone else. In a way it is endearing. I know someday you won't be so clingy so I rather choose to love and embrace your attachment. The other day when i picked you up from your aunt kasey's house after work the first thing you did was reach up and lean in with a wide open mouth and gave me a kiss. My heart melted in that moment! Your big brown eyes and chubby cheeks have a way with me. You aren't interested in standing or walking alone yet but i know when you decide you will. I like it because it makes me feel like you are still a baby and not a toddler yet.
We learned that smaller intimate settings are where you shine. You are smiley and happy when in a familiar place and enjoy being the center of attention at home at papa and nami's house. You like to feel comfortable and it takes you a minute to warm up to people. Except at church... You love standing and lookin back and flirting with all the people looking at you. I don't blame them. You are the most handsome baby around.
I am so grateful to your father in heaven for sending you to be a part of our family! You are the best. I love knowing that you are mine and I'm yours! Being a mother is absolutely incredible and I hope you know how precious you really are. You have imprinted on my heart and changed me forever! Being the first child you have that special place in my life a the one who changed me for the better! I want to give you and teach you everything you need. You make it easy to love you! I can't believe you are one. It makes me cry looking back at how fast you grew and changed but am excited to watch your personality develop. You will always be my baby boy and I am so in love with you! I always will be. Be good, be happy and know you are loved.
With all my heart,
Your mama
