I'm still in awe that I have a one year old...but the proof is in the pictures :)
Max is officially one year, one week and six days old now...but it took me a little while to catch up on his weekly photos - so we are extending the celebration so to speak. Can I just say that when I plopped Max down next to the chalkboard 52 weeks ago I had no idea what a commitment I was making! And rest assured Papa Rob hadn't the slightest clue into what a crazy person I was to become when it was picture time. Even though it was sort of inconvenient at times (read getting good sunlight, the baby to sit still, and plain old just remembering) I'm really glad to have each week in the record books. By tne end he was surprising me with how cooperative he was - crawling right
over and sitting down next to the chalkboard.
Instead of using a pair of words to describe Macho Max at twelve months old - we just recognize that he has filled our year with laugher, smiles, and so much love - bringing us closer (maybe to the brink of crazy town) as a family and completing us in a way that is truly indescribable.
We did have a doctor's appointment though (complete with four shots!) to also commerate turning one...so we do have some official stats to offer up:
Length: 31.5 inches
Weight: 24 pounds 7 ounces
Developing:
He is super fast at crawling -- like turbo speed. I feel bad because now that we are in shorts season his little knees are taking a beating (maybe even more reason to start walking?). He is also cruising a lot more on the furniture - all the way down the couch and to the coffee table. We have also seen him stand at his music table and reach for another chair (without sitting down to crawl). He can bend down to a squat (usually to pick up a toy) and come back up again too. I don't think he's in any hurry to walk...so we are just trying to be relaxed about it.
Still loves playing with his race track. He also likes to roll his car along the carpet (while attempting a vroom vroom sound). When we went to his grandparents (in Dayton's) house not long ago - he seemed to be interested in some puzzles that had very large pegs attached (just three pieces). He likes to take out the pieces and move them around on the carpet....sometimes he gets them right but more than likely the pieces are just all over the floor. He still enjoys the stacking cups (especially if you hide things under them).
Another thing we've noticed is that he loves to dump things out - for example all the balls in the toy bin or all the construction pieces in his truck. He will help put them away but then just loves to dump them out all over again! This also goes for books....no day is complete without taking all the books off the shelf. :)
He understands (we believe) a lot of what you say to him. For example -- would you like more milk? Do you want more banana? He can shake his head yes and no but is more likely to shake it no. For awhile if you asked him a question that he didn't understand or have an answer to, he would just hold out his hands like "I don't know". Too funny.
He is also definitely able to identify us -when you ask, where is daddy, he points right to Rob. Where is the cat? Stares right at Pecan or even looks for her. It took awhile to come around to Mama but I'm definitely his favorite right now (insert big grin!)
Max still jabbers quite a bit. Often it's the first thing we hear in the morning on our monitor. He can say "da da", "ma ma" and "no". Those are pretty distinct. I definitely heard him say "bubble" the weekend after Easter. At school they have heard him say things like "Jessi" "dog" and "door". It's hysterical in the morning when I drive him to school and I ask him questions and he jabbers back at me (and I can see his expressions in the mirror).
Eating
We are feeding three meals a day and at least one snack now. We stuck with formula until right at twelve months...we have now switched to whole milk and eliminating the bottles.
Breakfast is at home in the morning - he usually eats things like waffles, pancakes, bagels, cinnamon toast, bananas, apples, pears, mandarin oranges, and eggs.
Lunch is at school. I think he eats more because of the sense of community with the other kids. He is a pretty good eater at school - things like applesauce, yogurt, chicken, spinach nuggets, pasta, pizza, yogurt, grahm crackers, cucumbers, broccoli, carrots (not a fan), and humus.
Dinner is at home with us. We still try to eat as a family (which usually involves a lot of up and down as we heat things up, pour more milk and pick up tossed sippy cups). He gets whatever we are eating - things like chicken/broccoli/ric, lasagna, spaghatti/meatballs/garlic bread, falafel/hummus, sweet potatoes, squash, brocccoli, asparagus, carrots, peaches, pears, strawberries etc.
Things he will not eat: blueberries, grapes, kiwi
We try not to do pouches of food at home anymore - usually we save those for on the go moments (it's just easier). We discovered these disposable place mats - so great! We stick them right on the table and plunk down his food and throw away when done.
Also - Max is obsessed with trying to use our silverware!! We caved and bought him some of his own practice silverware...but man, it makes things three million times more messy!
One more exciting thing - he can drink from a straw now!
Sleeping
That sickness I blogged about last month...yeah...it lasted the whole month after that. There was a point when we were at the doctor every week. We went through three rounds of antibiotics AND he got put on a nebulizer (shaped like seal!) for breathing treatments. As you can imagine this made sleep TERRIBLE. It was like we had a newborn again. He would wake up every two hours uncomfortable and tugging at his ears. We would rock him, lay him down, and try to tip toe out only to be woken up like an hour later. So sleep from month 11 to month 12 was not so good. But, we have a plan and are sticking to it! So stay tuned!
Still napping twice - morning and afternoon. Sometimes it's hit or miss at school, but usually always an hour and half at home.
Just plain fun
This month brought Easter...complete with a basket and egg hunt! We also spent much more time outside...in our new front yard tree swing, walking the neighborhood, visiting the plant nursery...and hikes at local parks. Max just finished up music class and has gotten really good at clapping, waving, and crawling up to listen to stories with the rest of the kids. He discovered slides at the park and school, and even a sand table! The art projects are still rolling in...he made an Earth Day globe (painted with a pine cone...naturally)...and even made a mother's day bouquet! He still loves pointed to everything (especially outside) and isn't afraid to reach out and touch different textures!
Honestly - each month I thought - this is it, it's my favorite age...only to be trumped by the next month. He is just our best little buddy...our favorite companion...and we love him so fiercely!
I can't believe he is one!!
Love him so!
Xoxo
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