When I look back at pictures and posts I can't believe that our baby was born one year ago today.
[Check out the announcement post HERE, and his birth story HERE and HERE] I know I'm supposed to say this year has flown by, and in some ways it has. But it other ways it has dragged on and on. The cliche is so true, the days are long but the years are short.
Thank you Alexander, for bringing richness and dimension to our lives. Parenthood has been the most fun and unpredictable adventure we've had yet. We love you so very much!
What a year of firsts...
First bath at home at 5 days old. You loved it so much and nothing has changed...you still LOVE taking baths!
First plane ride at 8 weeks to Oslo and now you've been on 18!
First tooth at 5.5 months and now you have 9!
First word at 9 months ("momma") and now you can say "dadda", "no", "more", "wawa" (for water), "up", "go go", "yeah" and lots of animal noises ("moo", "baa", "neigh", "meow", "woof")
And so many more...
The one that was probably hardest for me was your first steps on the eve of your first birthday. You giggled with glee as you walked back and forth between your dad and I. So many mixed emotions I was feeling watching you literally take a your first steps away from being a baby and into toddlerhood. That joy that came with independence terrified me as your mother...why can't you be a baby forever!?
As we put you to bed on your last night as an 11 month old I couldn't help but feel just incredibly grateful for you in our lives. You're joyful and silly. Mischievous and curious. Friendly and magnetic. You've got loads of energy and rarely slow down for a cuddle. You love to eat and scream with joy. In this picture, I see two tired and worn out parents and one very happy and loved little boy. And that smile makes it all worth while.
Goodnight my baby boy. Tomorrow you turn ONE!
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