1 year old

What the last year has brought for me...
-The pain of childbirth, the joy of holding my son for the first time.
-Months of sleepless nights, the innocence of holding my sleeping baby at 2 am.
-Learning what Josh thinks good parenting is, being a parent with him.
-The petrifying feeling of watching him get sick for the first, second, third time. The heartwarming feeling of knowing he is comforted by me holding him.
-Watching him grow so fast, the amazment in his eyes as he discovers new things everyday.
-The fun of rediscoving all the little things in life.

I have been told by so many people what it is like to be a mom, but no one was able to explain how much I would truly love him. Through all of the difficult moments this last year, Alexander has brought me more joy and filled my heart with more love then I could ever put into words. I thank God everyday for giving me the privilege of being his mom.

First step

I am happy to say that Alexander took his first step tonight!

Josh and I went on a date and Sheri watched him for us. Well, when we picked him up I was showing Sheri how Alexander can stand on his own. While he was standing there he decided to go for his dad, so just after I let him go he reached for Josh and took a step right into his hands. So I guess he technically took two steps, but one was fully on his own. I am so pumped!! He actually, just today, started walking with me just holding one of my hands, so I was thinking he would do this some time soon as his balance has really improved the last couple days. I am interested to see how long it will take now for him to really start walking.

Playing with Beans

So Alexander has found a new toy. Anytime he sees that he can get into the pantry he gets a can of refried beans and rolls it around the kitchen floor. It is really fun to watch. Make sure to click on the windows of the ship to see the video and other pictures.

Make a Smilebox postcard

Watching Daddy Work

Monday night we had a neighbor hood bark mulch party!! We split 10 yards between three houses (well we had five of it so it was not totally even) Anyway, Alexander was very excited about all the people outside and stood at the back window watching all guys dumping the mulch. He was really cute.

Not looking like a baby

Okay so when I look at this picture I do not see a baby watching a movie with Josh, I see little boy. Where is my baby?!?!? Don't get me wrong, I am not itching to have another any time soon, but we are 2.5 weeks from his first birthday. WOW! I was told by other parents that it went fast, but I truly understand now.