9-30-08 Almost gave my first kiss to a girl

Today at daycare I almost gave my friend Grace a kiss. I walked up to her and then at the last minute I decided to just pet her on the head. I guess I decided that if I gave her a kiss that it could drastically change our friendship. Thus, I decided against moving to the "next level." For now, we will just stay friends!

9-26-08 New words

I have learned to say some new words this week. Besides saying "Mamma" and "Dadda", I also learned to say "no", "uh-oh", and "paci". "Uh-oh" is one of my favorites. I throw things on the floor and say "uh-oh". Then Mommy and Daddy have to pick it up.

9-26-08 One-year doctor appointment

I had my 1-year doctor appointment. It was not a fun one. I had to get three shots and a finger poke. I was not a happy camper. I cried really hard and Mommy felt bad. The rest of the day I didn't feel well. I didn't take a good nap. I didn't want to eat. To top it off, I didn't go to bed that night until 1:35 am. I felt better on Saturday though.

Here are my stats at one year:
Weight - 27.72 lb (95%)
Height - 32.28 in (>97%)
Head Circumference - 19.69 in (>97%)

They said that I was very proportionate (whatever that means)!

9-20-08 My birthday party

This weekend, Mommy and Daddy threw me a big birthday party. We had lots of people at our house. Both of my grandma's and grandpa's were here and my cousins, aunts, and uncles too. We played in the house, ate cake, and I got to open lots of presents. It was fun! I am so blessed to have so many people around me that love me enough to share my special day with me. Wow, I am a lucky little boy!

9-15-08 My First Birthday!

Today is my first birthday. The day started off with me getting lots of presents from Mommy and Daddy. Of all of the gifts, I think that my favorite one was the balloon. After that, Mommy and Daddy took me out to eat. We ate at a pizza place and then Daddy took me in the game room and I tried to play my first arcade game. After lunch, we headed off to Niabi Zoo. I got to see lots of wild animals including a monkey, zebra, lion, and tiger. At the end of the day, I was really tired. I took a nap on the way home. When we got home we ate dinner and then Mommy and Daddy gave me a cake with a number "1" in it. I ate my cake and then it was off too bed. I had a great first birthday.

9-15-08 My Little Man's Birthday. Where has time gone?

To Grayson:

Today is such a big day. I can hardly believe that my sweet little boy is already 1 year old. I have to say, I am sort of having a hard time with this. It has been unbelievable to me how quickly this past year has gone. I know that people use to tell me how quickly their children have grown up, but I really don't think that you understand that until it is happening right before your eyes.

Being a parent has brought such endless joy to me. I keep thinking back to how I was feeling a year ago before you came into this world. I really didn't know if I had it in me to be a parent. Now I don't know what I did with my life before I was a parent. I remember sitting in the hospital looking at you in awe that I finally knew who you were. Before you were born, your Daddy and I used to say "who do you think is in there?" We would laugh. Now we just look at you with gleaming eyes and say "that is who was in there."

Your Daddy and I have watched you do so many things this year. You went from being so helpless lying in your crib to walking up to us and holding your arms out for us to pick you up. You absolutely made my heart melt the first time you smiled and made me cry the first time you fell down and hurt yourself. If I could protect you from all of the heartaches that life brings, I would. Since I know that I can't, I promise you that I will always be there to guide you through them the best that I know how. You are such a special, special little boy. I love you with all of my heart. Happy Birthday to Mommy's sweet love.

9-10-08 Melt Down

I had a melt down today when Mommy and Daddy took the phone away. Guess what? They didn't give it back to me either. Next time I will try harder!

P.S. So the story goes that Daddy had this same sort of melt down when he was a little boy when he found out that Batman wasn't on TV anymore.

9-7-08 Playing outside

This weekend I played outside a lot. I was everywhere. I rolled around in the grass, walked down the sidewalk, and I even got to help Daddy mow the lawn.

9-1-08 Messy Face

These were taken right after my bath....

8-30-08 I finally decided to wave

Tonight Mommy and Daddy decided that we would go out for dinner. I was sitting in the high chair at the end of the table and low and behold, I looked across the way and saw another little person just the size of me sitting in her high chair too. That is when I decided to pull out all of the stops!! I decided to wave at her. Then she waved back at me. The rest of the time we both sat there laughing and screaming at each other. I don't know what will come of our relationship in the future, but I definitely know that I am going to be a ladies man!!!