It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that my baby will be one in just a couple weeks. How is that even possible? I still remember March 8, 2012 like it was yesterday. Even though that day still feels fresh, I have to admit that the year has been a long one. There are some sections of it I have thoroughly forgotten.
I hope to one day share a bit of his birth story. I had plans to do that long before he turned one but life happens and some things just have to wait. Maybe I’ll share that next week.
I’ve been doing monthly posts with photos of my growing boy on the Vignette blog but am moving those over here now. I thought it would be fun to do a little recap post with one of my favorites from each month.
One month on Easter Sunday. He slept most of the day. I actually had to do these photos the next day.
Two months and poor kid, his mom is making him hang out on dressers. He was such a skinny kid.
Three months and sleeping in his crib during naps. Also wearing some awesome kicks from Oma and Opa.
Four months and still with a dislike for tummy time. I was able to catch him before he started to fuss.
Five months and his first family vacation and trip to the beach. It was also the week he started to get his first teeth.
Six months and we had a half birthday. I have a feeling he’ll know exactly what to do at his first birthday when it comes time to smash the cake. He was upset when I took this cupcake away from him.
Seven months and pumpkin patch photos are a must. He also traveled on an airplane for the first time. We took a trip to Ohio to see Oma and Opa.
Eight months and so much happening! Feeding himself, drinking from a straw, standing up, dancing, rolling (instead of crawling), clapping and 7 teeth.
Nine months and celebrating his first Christmas. That was a lot of fun….kids make Christmas better! He was afraid of the tree at first but finally got around to touching it tentatively.
Ten months and on the verge of so much. This was the last photo shoot we did where he stayed where I put him.
Eleven months and crawling!! It’s a whole new world for him (and mommy!). I think he’s a much happier kid now that he can get around on his own. I am actually able to do stuff around the house and he can either follow me or entertain himself. It’s been great! He’s standing and walking along the furniture too and I am pretty sure he’ll be walking on his own in a few weeks.
There is so much I could write about him. How he talks and explores and plays. When he hears a dog barking he tries to mimic it. Usually sounds more like an owl hoot than a bark. He will hoot when he sees his humidifier because it is an owl. He is really good at stacking rings and cups and rolling his ball back and forth. Oh my goodness, he is a speed crawler too. He can make it from one end of the house to the other in no time….especially if he hears the fridge or pantry open. Speaking of food, his appetite is huge. He loves to eat! So far he only dislikes eggs. Some of his favorite things are blueberries, peas, puffs, pancakes, applesauce, cheese and yogurt. For the first time this week he actually fed himself with a fork too. I am still amazed this kid is the same one we brought home almost a year ago. I am constantly blown away by how much he has changed and is still changing.
William, you bring sunshine to my days. I love hearing your chatter in the mornings when you first wake up and seeing you with a smile on your face when I open the door. You make the funniest faces and silliest sounds. My favorite by far, is when you try to blow your mobile or the ceiling fans. I love that I get to spend my days with you. I wish I could bottle every single moment and not forget anything. You are my precious boy. I love you, Mama.
Elizabeth Hafner 
