RJ- I can’t believe you are one year old! I remember as it was yesterday when I got my first contraction from you saying, “Hey Momma, I’m getting ready to come out and meet you!” I got more and more excited as the contractions got stronger and more painful over night. Then I got to meet you with a drug free labor just a bit after twelve noon that wonderful day! What a beautiful gift from God you were (and Daddy knew you were a boy right away!). You latched on right away and nursed like a champ from the first suckle! You were a slightly needy baby (unlike your easy going sis). You always wanted to be held and be the center of attention! You preferred me all the time! Which I loved most of the time… but sometimes I just needed a little time to take a nap or go potty! You were such a smiley baby! I am still in love with your gummy smile! (Still no teeth at a year, but I think they are coming.)
When we moved into our new house it almost seemed like you knew you belonged there. You began sleeping through the night almost immediately in your new bedroom! I was a little sad to not have you in the bassinet by my bed, but I know it was time!
When we started you on food you were not very fond of mushy baby food so I started you on real people food almost immediately. You really started wanting to eat around 7 months. You loved chicken and banana. You liked avocado in the beginning, but now you like to spit it out and laugh at us. Now you like to munch on crackers and pretzel sticks.
You have always loved to and still love to put anything and everything in your mouth! From little crumbs on the ground to grass to dirt to crayons! You also put toys and food in your mouth too!
You have definitely given me a run for my money at times to be patient and calm with you. At one point I gave in and even gave you a pacifier. Thank goodness you grew out of sucking it quickly and decided chewing on it was a better idea.
Watching you interact with your sister is priceless! You want to play with everything she has and you love crawling on top of her! She does well with you and usually shares her toys, food, self with you! Morgan loves to hold you, hug you, and kiss you! Sometimes you are not in the mood so you fuss but Morgan is in charge so you have no choice but to go with the flow!!
I have heard all your life and I’m sure it will continue, “Look at those eyes,” “He has bedroom eyes,” “Ladies man,” “Gorgeous eyes,” “I’d die for those eyes!” It is true, you have the biggest blue eyes that are just beautiful! Big blue eyes with gorgeous long lashes! I love looking at you and just admiring how beautiful you are!
I love you more and more every day!! Happy birthday one year old! Never stop being adorable! And always let me say I love you, give you hugs and kisses, and always always listen to what I tell you to do!
