Year One in All His Glory

Don't let that pumpkin or adorable smile distract you from his "party in the back".

Before dragging this gypsy child back to Rosanky to surprise one of my best friends (expanded upon in later post), we hit the pediatrician for a boat load of shots and new stats.  Here you have it:

Weight: 21 lbs
Height: 30 inches
Head: large enough for his brilliant brain (I forgot to jot that one one, thanks to my tiny head and brain)
Size 4 diapers thanks to his inherited thunder thighs
18 month old clothing, though the pants have to be rolled up - also thanks to his mother's genetics

• there is "off" and "on", but no brakes per say.  running seems to be his preferred mode of transportation, with assisted somersaults taking second place.
• hates meat, but enjoys hummus, beans, cheese and Greek yogurt for protein
• not a fan of whole milk. at all. like protests it for days until I break down and add a small amount of formula to the milk (enabling, much??)
• offers bites to others often, kisses are a little harder to come by
• flails arms and holds breath when frustrated, such as me getting tractor and cracker confused
• speaks, coherently on occasion: tractor, cracker, owl, night night, bye bye, momma, papa, dada, nana, spur, flower, car car (wagon), cow, horsey, "Roro" occasionally and "sissy" twice
• manipulates his parents efficiently
• is obsessed with his birthday gift from Papa and Elley: wagon "car car".  this things solves all his problems.
• still takes 2 naps a day, totaling 3.5-4 hours plus sleeps 12 hours at night
• still those same 4 teeth, though at his appointment it was noted four others are trying to bully their ways out
• no, we have not trimmed his mullet… yet.  though now that he is looking like Gollum from Lord of the Rings, I am thinking I ought to get on that "first hair cut" ASAP

Snack wagon.

Trumpette the Cow - birthday present from Nana and Pop.

Right before the sugar crash.

Our weight loss program and his joy courtesy of Papa and Elley.

There you have it, my dears.  I have many many friends expecting their first babes, so I hope this provides some anticipation and humor for those little blessings you'll soon hold!  May you all learn from my mistakes adventures.