Happy Birthday To My Baby!

It has been too long since I last posted. Grant and I have been blessed with an amazingly, wonderful son who will be 1 year old tomorrow. I find it bittersweet that my baby is leaving babyhood behind and entering toddlerhood.

Baron, your dad and I love you more than you'll ever know. You make every day fun. I look forward to seeing your smiling face in the mornings and sweet kisses at night. You have 3 teeth (2 on bottom and 1 on top) and look to be ready to cut 3 more. You have received your first haircut from dad and he did a great job. Momma wasn't quite ready but you look so handsome!

Walking hasn't happened yet but you have taken a step here and there without realizing it. You also stand unassisted for periods of time. The favorite of late is walking behind your lion pushtoy. You do laps around the house, even going down the steps into the family room. I think you could walk if you wanted to but you will when you're ready.

You eat like a champ. There isn't much that you won't eat anymore. You have pretty much veto'd baby food and are enjoying "big boy" grub. Chicken nuggets, ravioli, baked potato, hot dog and anything mom is eating are favorites. You love peaches and oatmeal, raisins and cheerios. You name it, you'll at least try it. I do wonder if you've learned to drink from Gunner (the dog) though since about half the water escapes your mouth and ends up on your front. You also always try to sweet talk daddy out of sips of Diet Pepsi.

You go to bed around 7:30 at night and get up around 6:30 on weekdays or 7-8 on weekends. You are still taking 2 naps per day and sleep anywhere from 1-3 hours per nap. I really enjoy our bedtime routine. It's one of the few times in the day momma gets snuggles from her independent, active boy.

You are as sweet as they come and have a smile ready for everyone! This past year has gone by so fast and I expect each coming year to be the same. I enjoy watching you grow and learn each day.....just don't grow up on me to fast. You are such great source of pride and joy to me, it brings tears to my eyes just writing this.........knowing how much I love you!

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Baby Baron!