I can't believe it Carson, you are one already. It's cliche to say but...'where did the time go?' As I look at the clock it reads 959pm. You were sitting in my arms just minutes old. Beautiful you were. Beautiful you were. And you still are.
Over this past year you have grown and developed so much. You popped out your first tooth around 7 months. You started crawling at 8. Around 9 you gave up on all baby food. I am sure it was just so you could show your mama you were such a big boy. You just decided that you wanted to eat what you saw everyone else eating. And really, I don't blame you. I still can't figure out why your sister wouldn't eat much of anything but jarred puree beans till she was two. At 10 months you started cruising furniture and began saying mama. I really love you an extra special amount for that last one! And just while we were away you started walking. Your first steps at almost 12 months old. You are a determined one that is for sure. No rest for the weary.
You are always so happy and get excited when you see me or Daddy or your big sister come into the room. Even Gramma and Papa get you all excited with that big toothy grin you sport. And you know they love it when you do that....so keep it up mmm'kay?
We started you in swimming lessons this fall and you are just loving it. I'm kinda loving it too. I had no idea how tired swimming makes you! Just last week you started to enjoy being dunked. I know, shocking. But you did it twice with no tears and it totally made my day. You are growing up so fast. You also love when we get to use the littel slide. Weeeee....
And speaking of slides, the neighbours slide and swing set were a favorite of yours this past summer. Can't wait till we get you and your sister your own for next year. I am looking so forward to watching you play and discover and learn how things work. The swings. The slides. The sand. Yes, even the sand. All of it. I know you are going to love it.
We've had so much fun over this past year with you, and your sister has really taken to having you around too. You guys are like bread and butter. Can't have one without the other. She looks out for you all the time you know. Soon though, I think you are going to have to start looking out for her. With the rate you are growing you are going to be bigger than her in no time and well, she's going to need you when you are both in school I am afraid. Actually I am going to need you too look out for her and make sure that you keep the boys away. Deal? Great.
So ya, you are 27 pounds of pure joy. And of course some squishable goodness mixed in. I know, I know you weigh the same as your sister who is 2 years your senior. But, it's okay. You are going to be my rugby, football, basketball player. Or whoever and whatever you choose to be. Cause you know I will always love you no matter what you do.
During this year that you were born we has so much snow during the winter time that when your Dad shoveled the driveway he was throwing snow higher than his height. And that is kinda tall. Crazy! And the gas prices. Oh the gas prices. I think they are sitting at less right now than what they were the day we brought you home. It's an all time low from the 130's we had this summer. Yowza.
I can't wait for all the fun we are going to have together during this next year when you learn to walk on your own. To learn more words and begin talking. And most of all watching you growin all aspects of your little life.
Happy 1st Birthday Carson...
xo Mama xo