DEREK @ 1 YEAR
After nine minutes of pushing on March 11, 2010 @ 3:39 a.m. We welcomed our little guy into our world. I can not believe it's been a year, and a fantastic year it's been. I am having a bitter sweet sort of day. Vin and I decided we would only have two children, and we are so lucky to have one of each. I am feeling a little sad today, because I realize that my last baby is growing up. I want him to stay my baby for as long as possible. He is the sweetest little boy and I am so blessed that he is apart of my world. He brings so much joy to me everyday.
Let me tell you a few things about this little DUDE!
HE LOVES his mommy...he is becoming quite the mama's boy. If it was up to him, he would have me in his eyesight at all times.
He absolutely ADORES his big sister. AVAH can make him laugh like no one else. He lights up when she walks in the room, and all he wants to do is play with her, and her things, most of the time she allows it.
HE loves to go to bed, especially at night. Bedtime for this little guy is a piece of CAKE! 7:30 hits, and it's time for a milk and then soon after to his bed. He practically jumps out of your arms when you walk into his room. But like clock work, he is up at 6:30 a.m. HAPPY AS CAN BE!
Derek - six months.
HE looks just like his DADDY! Spittin' image. (Although I get some “he looks just like you Lindsay” every once in a while.)
HE loves to play with toys...ANY toys. His favorite thing to do is drop his bobby (aka binker) behind, into, out of anything he can get his hands on... he will sit and do this forever.
HE will eat EVERYTHING. He loves FOOD. I am not sure I can break it down to ONE food he really LOVES. Because he really does like everything. A few would be soup, pasta, hamburgers, french fries, chicken and veggies...
HE has PERFECTED crawling. Not so much WALKING. He has taken many steps, but still is a little scared to fully commit. He has also found his LOVE for stairs.
HE has SIX teeth, four on the top and two on the bottom (with two more coming through on the bottom). Don't be FOOLED when he smiles, it looks like he is missing a top tooth, no worries, that's just a BIG GAP!! We can thank Vin's side of the family for that!!
HE loves to PRETEND to talk on the phone.
HE can say MA MA and DA DA, and occasionally I swear he says AVAH.
HE is a BIG sweetheart. He LOVES hugs and gives the BEST kisses.
Dear Derek,
I can't BELIEVE that an entire year has passed since the your first day here on earth. You have brought so much joy into our lives. You are my last baby, and I will CHERISH every moment that I have had and continue to have for the rest of our lives. I know you are going to be something GREAT in this world. Remember, the world is YOURS if you let it. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to, don't ever give up and always do your best. There are so many emotions I have today. I love you with all my heart and soul, and there is NOTHING I wouldn't do for you. Be happy, be strong, be respectful, but most of all BE YOU!
I love you little buddy. Happy FIRST birthday!
Love,
Your mommy
goodness i can't believe he is a year. i hope he had a great day! he is getting so big and grown up looking. hope we can see you all soon!
Posted by: maggie | March 14, 2011 at 07:58 AM
Wow!! A year already. He is such a doll. Time goes by so fast, hope all is well!
Posted by: JJ | March 14, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I can't believe how fast time flies. He is as adorable as ever!
Posted by: jami | March 19, 2011 at 06:39 PM
what a cute little guy. i cannot believe you are the mother of two! it's just so exciting.
Posted by: sarah tanner | March 31, 2011 at 09:16 PM