Birthday Boy

Dear Buddy,

You turn one today.  Boy oh boy has the last year has flown by.  Daddy and I have been reminiscing about your birth tonight.  It seems like yesterday, but at the same time, it is hard to remember there was ever a time before you.  I remember so vividly your daddy shouting "It's a Colin" the moment you were born.  I was not expecting a little boy, but I am so glad that I have been blessed with you. 

So, what are you up to at one year old? 

You have been walking for about two weeks.  This weekend you were pivoting, turning and walking over obstacles like a pro. 

You are a great eater.  You prefer to feed yourself.  We have stopped giving you baby food as we had to sneak it into your mouth as you were giving yourself regular people food.  You are only nursing one time per day right when you wake up in the morning.  You are drinking cow's milk from a bottle.  We are working on not having to warm it up (you are a coffee drinker).  And then we will work on drinking from the sippy cup (you can do it with water, why not milk?). 

You are a good sleeper.  We put you to sleep awake at about 8.  You fall asleep easily, unless your sister tries to jump in your crib.  You wake about 6:30 and will sometimes go back to sleep until 8.  You probably would prefer to have 2 naps, but we are busy and out of the house most mornings.  So you usually take one long nap from 1 to 4. 

You don't talk much yet.  Just this past weekend you have started to find your voice, but it is all pretty much simple gibberish like "aah" and "maa maa".  You can wave and do the baby signs for "more" and "all done". 

You don't have many favorite toys at this point.  Although, your favorite thing to do is rummage through your basket, empty out all the cupboards and just plain make messes.  You do like it when we sing songs to you.  I think your sister has sang "Happy Birthday" to you about ten times today, and you've smiled so big each time. 

You have quite the personality.  You are a flirt.  I love it when you scrunch up your nose and smile.

You are the best little boy I could ever ask for.

I love you,
Mommy