Doesn't it seem like just yesterday when Bean looked like this?
It certainly does to me. Or perhaps you remember him like this.
However you look at it, he has grown up and changed a lot this year.
He still has his gorgeous blue eyes that crinkle when he smiles and his Daddy's long forever long lashes.
And a super sweet smile.
And personality?
Yes. He has a lot of personality.
No seriously, a LOT of personality.
He loves pretty much any food I put in front of him sans avocado (which I haven't tried again because wow they have been expensive) and twice now has been very tentative about cake (video soon.) Still goes to bed at 7:00pm and still nursing although I can see that he will be done with that soon. I will be very sad when that is over as I have nursed him longer than the other two and that is just my favorite time to play with him. He is super ticklious under his arm pit, and I love hearing him giggle. He is nearly impossible to change thus we give him non-baby, and well, let's face it, semi dangerous objects to keep him occupied during diaper changes. I am talking thermometers, big kid toys, and Vick's containers. He now can say Mama, Daddy, ball, and yesterday said Yakson in a whisper. He loves to wrestle with Charlie, loves to pull Lillian's hair, and LOVES to be chased. He can totally get past our toy barricade and although still has the oddest crawl I have ever seen, still is not trying to climb steps or walk. We enjoyed his first Christmas a pull here or there on the tree, but he is a very good listener when we say "No touch."
I can't believe it was a year ago that I came home from the hospital with him. Still sore from the SPD and the worst decision I have EVER made in my entire life, getting a stinking tetnus shot. I forgot how much those hurt.
I still kick myself for not getting a single photo of Jess
who answered my call at 2:30AM!! and drove all the way from DE to help me through the delivery, or DADDY who of course is his DADDY until much later.
But don't worry Bean, Daddy held you all the time. So there you have it. Bean, Jack, Jackson is one. ONE. Or, as we said at his party, Uno.
Love you so much Bean
love, Mama
OMG!!!!! I love this!!!!!
Posted by: Shanna Sisak | January 02, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Oh can't handle it!! Love love love the UNO idea! What a fun birthday! Happy Birthday Jack!
Posted by: Cassie Jebber | January 02, 2012 at 09:12 PM
What an absolutely wonderful birthday post. Happy Birthday, dear Jack. We sure do love you a whole lot.
Posted by: katherine | January 02, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Awww! So sweet!
Posted by: Erin | January 02, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Happy Birthday Jack Jack!!!!
Posted by: Missy | January 02, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Marie,
That was beautiful! Happy birthday to the little mister!
Posted by: Helen | January 03, 2012 at 09:01 PM
the hats and the bowties are killing me. :) and to think you were ever worried about how to dress a boy! happy birthday sweet jack jack!
Posted by: rachel | January 04, 2012 at 09:40 AM
oh he is so gorgeous!!! happy 1st birthday to sweet jack!
Posted by: Renee | January 06, 2012 at 09:49 AM