I know I've been quite the slacker of late and haven't been giving updates as much as I'd like to. Every single day you do something that melts my heart - or makes me want to put you in time out - and I wish I could just stop and write it all down so I don't forget these days.
Today you are 15 months old. I'm seeing you grow into a little boy every single day and it really, really, REALLY makes me miss your baby days. Your hugs are fewer now because you're just too busy to stop playing to give them. But when I put you to bed at night I look at you as we walk to your crib and you'll lean in and give me a real kiss as I say goodnight. I'll take that instead of a few extra hugs any day. You no longer let us hold you unless you're really tired or we're reading a book, but it's so fun to play with you and hear you squeal with excitement as you run around the house. It's hard to believe that just a few months ago you were still such a baby to us - suddenly you've turned into a little person that tell us what he wants and needs and gets pretty pissed when he doesn't get it fast enough (we're working on that).
So much has happened that I haven't posted about...one of the biggest was your Aunt Katie's wedding last weekend. You got to be the ring bearer and were AWESOME. We were really worried because you hated your suit and cried every time we tried it on. We decided to go in stages with you on the day of the wedding...first your pants - then play time. Then your shirt - then play time. Then your suspenders......and tie......And finally your suit jacket.... This plan took a lot of time but it worked! And I think once you were finally all dressed and everyone was fussing over you, you kind of got into it and were showing off. You walked all the way down the aisle holding Aunt Andra's hand like a big boy and that made me cry harder than seeing Katie walk down the aisle (sorry Kate!).
In typical fashion, my camera battery died just before the wedding so I didn't get many shots except these. I can't wait to see the "official" pictures!
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| This is the "pants" phase.... |
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| Trying to hide behind his tools |
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| This is "suspenders" phase....it was pretty much impossible to get him to stop running up and down that ramp all night. Also, his TOMS shoes were adorable. |
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| And here we are in the "tie" phase...pretty much hamming it up. |
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| The three of us before the wedding |
You've been together since you were just 3 months old. You've shared milestones, went through phases and have grown to love each other. It's amazing how fast the time has gone. You'll start at a daycare when we move and it's going to be quite the adjustment from having Adelia and Callan with you every day. I know you'll be fine and it will probably be good for you in many ways to have so much to do and lots of new little friends (Olivia is going to be in your class!). But we'll have to make special play dates to go visit Callan so you don't forget each other.
We have a lot to do in just a few short weeks...I'm packing up all of the things that we once, not so long ago, took out of boxes and assembled before we brought you home from the hospital. I have a feeling this might be an emotional move for Mama - this is the only home you've known and there are so many sweet memories of the last 15+ months wrapped up in this house. But I know we'll make new memories and I'm excited to get settled in.
And now for a couple of videos from this week....you are hilarious after you eat and just before bath time. It's like you get a second wind and you bounce off the walls...and Daddy does his part to encourage it. :-)
Happy 15 months my sweet boy. We love you so much. xoxo
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