Year One

 

One year. Mommy and Daddy have kept you alive for one whole year little boy. Yay us! It has been the most tiring, challenging, patience-building, fun, amazing, rewarding year of my life (I'm sure your Dad feels the same). I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by and the little boy you are becoming.

You are a happy filled little being who is quick to smile and just as quick to laugh. You have definitely gained an opinion though about almost everything and you do not hesitate to express it/try to enforce it. You let out an ear-piercing screech and throw yourself backwards when we try to stop you from doing something you want. Your new thing is exercising your control by refusing most foods and, when you do accept it, chucking most of it off the high-chair. At least I know that you will always eat yogurt, hard-boiled egg whites, mushroom rice, and mandarin orange slices---you won't starve. There is no doubt though that you are set on what you want; you are already showing yourself to be a strong-willed child. I didn't expect to face such challenges so soon and while sometimes Mommy just doesn't know the correct way to respond, I pray daily that your "power" will make you a strong man of God. How amazing if you are as dedicated to God and following His ways as you are to trying to get the things you want now. You could change the world!

You are still our "big little boy". While you are now in the size clothes that match your age (12-month, a few 18-mnth PJs and shirts) you are in the 100% for height at 32-in and somewhere around 90% for weight (24lbs 14oz). You are tall and pretty thin, although it's no wonder since you NEVER STOP MOVING. You are Mommy's sterotypical little high-energy boy: nothing holds your attention for long, you love nothing more than to make messes and take things apart, and I can barely get you to hold still long enough to even give you a hug. You are an incredible amount of fun!

Your favorite "toy" right now is the broom. You also love the vacuum. I am praying this love of cleanliness and order continues since you currently often put things back where you found them (not toys, but many other things). It is ADORABLE. I'm also glad you've found some things you like since you've pretty much lost all interest in actual toys. Its things in the pantry/cabinets, on tables, and in Mommy & Daddy's bags that you care about. Oh, and the cat's crate---you love to pull the little kennel around behind you and put things in it. Oh, and to move the shoes to either the living room table or a big ol' silver pot we have...You are seriously just too funny little love =D

 

You will never know what a blessing you have been and are to us each and every day. I pray that God will continue to watch over you and richly bless you as you grow in wisdom and stature. We love you Robert and cannot wait to spend another year with you!