I can't believe I am writing this post. 8 more days and my baby will be 1 year old! Where did the time go?
Over the last year, I have learned so much. Not just about taking care of a baby, but also about myself. I never knew that I could love a person SO much! He is becoming this amazing little person, with a personality all his own. I can see so much of myself and my husband in him. It's just a heart-bursting feeling of unconditional love.
My little boy is growing up. So fast! He is 23 lbs, 29" tall and has 8 teeth. He crawls (VERY fast!), pulls up to standing, climbs on stuff, and knows no danger. He's still working on eating more solids, but so far loves pickles, mashed potatoes, oranges, crackers and yogurt. His sleep is very regulated now, thank goodness. I thought I'd never sleep again for a while there. He goes to bed at 8pm and wakes up between 6am and 7am. He's still on two naps a day, typically one in the morning for 1.5 hours, and one in the afternoon for 1.5 hours. He loves to watch Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune. Enjoys laughing, the outdoors, strolling, playing in his "kitchen," petting his doggies (even though they usually run away) and adores all his grandparents!
We are making final preparations for his party this Saturday. We have a pavilion in the park rented, a photographer booked. I made all the centerpieces, banners and signs. We are having hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and cake. Mickey Mouse theme. I'm so excited...but it's all so bittersweet. I never imagined time could go by so quickly!
I will post tons of pics from the party next week. In the meantime, here are some from the past few months:
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| First trip to Big Boy |
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| Children's Museum in Traverse City |
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| Brady and his cousin Caleb in Brady's new wagon :) |
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| I made this for Brady's party |
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| Brady and his cousin Julia (Ju Ju) |
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| Brady and his cousin Alex |
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| Oooh, cute baby! |
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| Playing with the dog toys |
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| Farmer Brady |
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| Ready for his first hair cut |
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| Napping with Grandpa Charlie |
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| At Caleb's 1st birthday with Grandpa D |
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| Up north with Grandpa Dave |
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| Look mommy! It's that cute baby again! |
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| Hair cut |
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| Still cutting... |
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| 1st haircut all done! |
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| Swinging! |
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| Brady and Ju Ju |
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| Brady showing Ju Ju who is boss! (She's 10 days older) |
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| Brady in his kitchen |
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| Mommy in the kitchen |
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| At Knoxville Zoo |
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| At the zoo |
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| Brady and Ju Ju |
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| In jail...let me out :) |
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| Zoo |
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| Mmmm Pickle! |
