Thirteen Months Old

Happy Thirteen Month Birthday, sweet boy!  You continue to be H-A-P-P-Y and the most precious baby ever!  We simply can’t get enough of your sweet cuddles, albeit short cuddles, your new words, and your adventurous little ways!  You give us that toothy grin so generously, and your blue eyes sparkle every time!  But those little teeth-they’re giving you a bit of a fit right now.  You still only have four, but daddy and I are guessing that you’ll have a mouth full very shortly!Your schedule hasn’t changed-wake at 7 and eat breakfast, nap from 9:30 to 11:30, wake for lunch, nap from 2 to 4, small snack, dinner at 5:30, and bed time between 7 and 7:30.  We stopped nursing this past month, and that was a non-event for you too.  You’ve really been good at adapting to change, and we’re so proud of you sweet boy!You’ve been showing us that you really understand what we’re saying to you, and you’ve been trying more and more to use your words.  You say a lot, but the words you have down pat are mama, dada, that, wow, ball, oh, and bang.  Yep, you’re all boy! :) You’re definitely Mr. Curious right now.  You don’t really play with any of your toys.  You’d rather hold the remote, your brush, a book, a paper towel roll, a spoon, etc., and try to figure out how it works.  Whatever you have, you’ll carry it around while you’re exploring everything else-until you find the next non-toy that looks interesting!    As for meal time, you’re still a great eater.  Veggies and bananas are your favorites, and you still don’t like anything with marinara sauce.  Mommy and Daddy are big on Italian food, so I’m sure you’ll come around!You’re a really good walking partner, you love your stroller!  And I promise I’ll turn you around so you can face the world soon.  Mommy’s being a little selfish keeping you facing me.  I just love to see those sweet eyes looking my way! And your daddy-boy do you love your daddy!!  We were playing outside, and your little face just lit up when you saw him come home from work!  This middle picture says it all!  I love that he brightens your day just like he does mine! I’ve wanted to be a mamma for as long as I can remember, but the reality of the past 13 months has far surpassed anything I could have dreamed!  Thank you for all the joy you’ve brought to our lives, little one!  You have been a true gift!

We love you more than words can say!
Daddy and Mommy