Wow, buddy...you are 1 year old! Happy Birthday! I remember your real birthday quite well. It was on that day, after an easy breezy labor and delivery, I learned that my love can be multiplied in ways I never knew were possible. I didn't know on that day what the next year would look like, in fact a small part of me was terrified but the joy overcame the uncertainty. I had no idea that you would be the happiest baby in America! I didn't know that you would just teach US how to parent YOU. I am certain we over thought our every move with your sister for the first year. So perhaps we changed too and you adapted with us. Any way you shake it, THANK YOU! Anybody who has met you knows your deep belly laughs and your warm smile. It is a part of who you are right now and I hope that stays with you for a long time to come.
You are cautious yet curious these days. You will watch Teagan from a distance and then dart after her at a very fast crawl to get in on the action. You go with the flow most of the time although you are starting to fight back and make your opinion known when it comes to being the little brother. Your absolute favorite toy right now is a BALL...any ball. You throw it over and over and laugh and we must say you have a good arm for a 1 year old. Lefty? We wont know for some time but you do favor your left hand from time to time. And climbing...just like your sister, you climb to the highest point and then wave with the proudest look of accomplishment. Clapping and waving are the favorite arm gestures these days You are extremely lovey...honestly, I just melt as you crawl over to me and lay your head on my lap as if you were giving me a hug. I wish I could say it was all me but you do it to your sister, dad and the teachers at school. Please do this forever! I just soak it up!
You eat fantastic. We are just now going through a period where you are more particular about your cuisine but for the most part, you will try anything once. You love WATERMELON...nonstop, you eat it and it runs down your arms all over your face as you toss the rind and beg for more. It is adorably messy!
Sleep...no problem. You are exhausted by bed time and usually open to a nap or two in the day. We don't adhere to a strict schedule because life is just too busy and fun to operate like that. You are still long and lean to the point where I wonder if we need to bulk you up. But you are growing just fine! Your blonde wispy hair is curling in the back...blonde curly hair, look out ladies! You weigh in at 23lbs (72th percentile) and 31.75" (95th percentile). The Dr said you are growing right on track and called you a "flirt" and said "get this kid on the basketball court ASAP!"
I look forward to watching you grow each and every day and year to come. The first year has been a wonderful one..full of memories, photos, laughs, tears but mostly love. I know the best is yet to come for you. Just please please don't rush it too much. I already know I will miss the pitter patter of your crawl as you start to walk in no time.
Love always,
Mom
XOXO
Mom
XOXO
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