Week 52/One Year!

The time has come and momma is happy.  My little baby bear Noah, you are one year old! It seems like this year dragged on for the most part except these last couple of months where I think we've finally figured it out as a family.  You are a wild one; always moving unless you're napping or eating.  You're personality is so big.  You know what you want and you want it now. Just like your mom. You're a playful kid and just all around happy. We love you so much. This year would not have been the same without you.

We're looking at a full day today. We have a family triathlon this morning followed by your party this afternoon.  There will be lots of burgers and beer for mom and dad, who for sure deserve one after this year! We're excited to see how you will like your first cake and hope you take a nice long morning nap so you'll be well rested for the rest of your special day.

And on that note, we're finishing with our last weekly picture which at this point you want absolutely nothing to do with! Daddy's hand finally had to make an appearance to hold you down just long enough for this.

• Stats: Size 3-4 diapers | 12mo or 18mo clothing | The kid walks! | Starting to put things together, stacking cups, stacking rings...etc | Sleeps with his butt in the air | Eats mostly solids |
• EDIT: Stats after Dr Apt: 25lbs 5oz (94%),  32.1 in (>99%)  The kid is huge!
• Sleep: Sleeping consistently from 7:30pm to 7:30am. Naps twice during the day. A morning, an afternoon for about 1.5 hrs.The third nap is pretty much out.  Sometimes it's just quiet time in his crib and that works out fine too.
• Food: We're pretty much all solids now.  I've been pretty lazy about making new pureed food knowing he doesn't really need it and can just eat whatever we eat. Making progress on the sippy cut and will drink 2-3oz during meals.  Next up, cutting the morning bottle and then we'll just have the bedtime one.
• Milestones: He's a walker now.  No doubt about it.
• Mom Check-In: Well, my bad luck with sickness continues.  Went back to the Dr. and found I have another ear infection. Luckily with the medicine they gave me, it seems to have cleared up rather quickly. Cross my fingers I get completely better soon!
• Looking Forward To: Today! Happy Birthday Baby Bear!