Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!
I can hardly believe you are a year old today. It seems this year has gone by way too fast, but it has been amazing. You have brought so much joy into this family; no matter what else was going on, you were always smiling. It's hard to have a bad day when you look at us with those big blue eyes and wide smile. Even your sister has a hard time resisting your laughter and we are truly a more complete package with you around.
As this day approached, your baby-ness has been slowly fading. While you're still not quite walking, you are a very fast crawler and cruiser. In this last month, you've even started trying to stand without holding on to anything. So far your only able to last a second or two before grabbing something or falling on your bottom, but it's a step in the right direction!
When you're not trying to walk, one of your favorite things to do while standing is to dance. Anytime you hear music, you stand up and start to bounce. Even when there's no music, you something start to "sing" and dance to your own beat. It is quite adorable.
Last month we introduced whole milk, and you took to it like a champ. Once you mastered your sippy cup (which only took a few days) you were drinking as much as we would give you and never looked back. As a result, our weaning process went a little quicker than expected. It was hard for me, but you were ready. We had a few tantrums in the beginning, but once you figured out what was going on you were fine. In order to still get my snuggles in, we've altered our bedtime routine a bit and added a few songs.
In addition to the milk, you've tried all kinds of new foods this month. So far, you like pretty much everything. Except for Grandma's macaroni and cheese. We'll keep trying on that one though, I have a feeling you'll grow to like it just as much as I do. Tonight we gave you your first slice of pizza to celebrate your big day. Thankfully, you loved it! (Had you not, we might have had to check your DNA. We're a big pizza family.)
Another big change this month has been your speech. Recently you learned, "uh-oh!" Not only do you love to say it when you drop something on accident, you love to say it as you throw something. As cute as this is, it makes the "throw things so Mommy picks them up" game a much more lengthy process. You also say it when you just wake up. I love watching you in the monitor as you wake up, stand up, throw your paci out of the crib, and then yell, "UH-OH!" over and over until I come get you.
This past weekend, we had your birthday party. It was a small get-together of close friends and family, but you hammed it up as usual. Though you weren't sure what to thing in the beginning, you quickly dove into your cake and make a giant mess. You also loved all your presents and happily played with all of them right away. It was overall a wonderful day.
I've been a little emotional these past few days, anticipating your birthday. I thought for sure I'd be a mess today. However, this morning I woke up to, "Ma-ma-ma" and when I went in the room, you gave me one of your big smiles, raised your arms are said, "MaMa!" I melted. You were in such a happy mood today, I couldn't help but match the enthusiasm. You have become such a wonderful little boy. I have truly loved every minute of this last year, and cannot wait to see what lies ahead.
Happy birthday my sweet, sweet boy!
Love,
Mommy
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