1 Year, 1 Month, 4 Days

Dear John,

Today, you decided to be fashionable with Mommy's sunglasses.  You always know when you are being cute because you get this mischievous look and then make sure I am looking before you continue.  You are having a tough day today (teething I think) but you still manage to pull off a smile and make me laugh.

  

Love you little buddy.

Love, Mom

1 Year, 0 Months, 15 Days

Dear John,

Big news!  You took your first unassisted steps this past weekend!  We stand you up, let go of your fingers, and you stumble towards us with a huge smile.  This is an exciting and scary time for Mom.  This means you will be off an running in no time.  You are hard enough to keep up with without this extra milestone. 

Love you buddy!
Mom

1 Year, 0 Months, 4 Days

Dear John,


I can't believe you are one year old.  A little over a year ago today, I had a huge belly and I looked like I was having twins.  Now, I have a 20 lb., 28" long baby with an infectious smile and a wicked sense of humor already.

Your first party had a dog theme so Dad and I took pictures of Penny and Bella in party hats and had the picture hanging over the fireplace.  Surprisingly, Bella seemed to enjoy the party had because it got her a lot of attention.  Penny on the other hand did no look happy about having a hat strapped to her head.  We had fun trying to get them to sit for the picture.

At the party, you spent most of the time hanging out with your grandparents, but you also had fun playing on your floor piano with Christian.  Miss Anne from next door said you were building a baby band.  You and Christian seem to love to share toys.  When we were at the coffee shop the other day, both of you were pushing a walker together. 

The one thing you didn't like at your party was your Birthday Cupcake!  I am not sure if you weren't hungry or if you were just intimidated by everyone staring at you after singing.  You rocked the party hat. 

I think you had a very nice first birthday!  I can't wait to see what you like next year so we can pick another theme.  Maybe trucks? Dinosaurs?

Love you sweetie!
Mom

1 Year, 0 Months, 2 Days

Dear John,

You had three big firsts this week!  You said your first intentional word.  It wasn't a big one but it counts!  You said "Bye" as Grandma G was leaving our house and you did it again when Grandma and Papa J were leaving after your birthday.  It made me so happy!  You may have also said Mama intentionally for the first time today, but I am not sure if you meant it for me.  We will see if you keep doing it this week.

Mud Flaps

Another big first is your first hair cut at Peek-a-do Salon!  Dad was making fun of your mullet and Uncle Pat kept saying your hair had mud flaps, so I thought it was about time to give you a new style.  I really wanted to give you an ironic rat tail, but Dad wasn't thrilled on the idea.

 

 

The After Shot

 Now that your haircut is all over, it looks like you should be wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase.  You are so cute and you look so grown up. 

Another first was your birthday, but I will save that for tomorrow's blog.  I love you buddy.

Love,
Mom