Sunday, February 21, 2010

One year gone....

It has FLOWN by. I honestly can't believe my baby boy has turned ONE year old. This past year has been the most exhausting, emotional and rewarding year of my life. A year ago I finally learned what mother's meant when they said that they wouldn't think twice before jumping in front of a moving vehicle for their child or that they would murder anyone who ever attempted to harm their child. I used to be a bit selfish, I guess we all are, but having a little one changes that so fast, you don't even realize it's happening.
Dan and I had River's birthday party yesterday at my parents house. It was a lot bigger of a production than I had originally planned. In my defense, if we had just invited family, there would have been about 15 people anyway, I was so glad that I did invite some of my co workers to come see him. They all experienced my WHOLE pregnancy and were there to see him when he was born, I felt it fitting to include them in this day as well. It was a LOUD day and River did get quite overwhelmed but overall, it was a ton of fun. I think we're set in the toy department now. :) I take River to his 1 year well baby check up in 2 weeks, so I can't really update with any height/weight statistics. I'm guessing he's around 22lbs ( if that, he's a skinny minny). He is right on track with his development. He doesn't really "talk" yet, but Dan has been getting him to say "dada" once in awhile. He just talks when he feels like it. Stubborn like his mommy. :) He is pulling up all of the time and walking as long as he's got something to hold on to, I have a feeling walking is just around the corner. I can't wait to see what THAT level of independence will do to him. Once he learned to crawl, he HATED being in the pack and play or being in a high chair, he realized that he was able to go where he wanted and dangit, he was going there! He's got quite the personality already and I can't wait for him to start talking to us, he's becoming such a little man. Here are some photos from his big birthday bash!18656_527031389857_214601887_31517869_5360713_n
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