This First year of your life has flown by in the blink of an eye. Watching you as you grow and learn daily has been a blast. Your personality is really shining and son, you are a flirt, ornery, so smart, and super silly. Everett the one word I think of when I think of you is Joy! I have written it before but there is absolutely no doubt about it, you bring Joy to those around you, most of all your Mama!
I was thinking back to a year ago when we were anticipating your arrival. What will he look like? What will he be like? Will he be an easy baby? Will he be happy?
I wouldn't have imagined you would look EXACTLY like your Dad, but there is no man more handsome in my eyes so that's exactly who I would want you to look like. I would never have expected you to be such a sweet baby, I mean sure we hoped for that but you are sweet on another level. You have absolutely spoiled us Everett by being so easy going this first year! I know that whatever brothers or sisters are to come after you will most likely not be as easy going as you have been. Before you arrived Your Dad made a comment that he hoped you were a baby who smiled alot. You are, however you do make people work for those smiles. Upon meeting strangers you either give them a blank stare or a crinkled nose face before breaking into a smile. With Me and Your Dad your smiles are freely given and nothing makes us happier!
Everett at your last appointment you weighed in at 24.4 lbs and 29 inches. I could have sworn you weighed closer to 30 lbs but then again I am not good with guessing numbers. Your Doctor said you are advanced for your age with your development. He asked if you could wave your hands, to which you did on cue to his question and if you were babbling, to which you began instantly to "talk" back to him. This was our first appointment where you cried upon leaving my arms and being examined, he said this was a sign too of you being advanced. Your Dad and I are convinced you are a genius!
You are now totally off of formula, YAY! You drink Milk in the morning and at night and juice during the day. You love eating pancakes for breakfast. You are a big fan of fruit of all kinds, as well as goldfish, mac and cheese, cheerios and cheese.
Last week you and I watched Norah while your Aunt Nene was getting her hair done and something new for you happened... you would not stop taking her paci from her mouth. No matter how hard I tried you would somehow find a way to get her paci and pop it in your mouth looking so proud afterwards. I can see that this is a battle we are just reaching the beginning of.
You continue to absolutely LOVE the bath. Even when it is not bath time you escape to the bathroom to stand up by the tub and play with your bath toys.
You are now showing an interest in books and not just for chewing on them. The books with different textures inside of them are your favorite because you like to feel the different materials.
Everett your dancing skills continue to improve and at any hint of music you began to instantly dance, aka bouncing on your rump while waving your hands. Your Dad says you got my dancing skills.
You are trying really hard to walk! You are pushing your elephant on your own and cruising around the living room walking. I predict it will be any day that you decide you don't need any help and can walk all by yourself.
Everett you are ridiculously strong! You are not too fond of laying down and letting us change your diaper anymore, as soon as one diaper is off you begin to roll to your tummy. I work so hard to man handle you with one hand while grabbing the new diaper but your so strong my one arm doesn't always keep you still.
Everett this past year with you has brought your Dad and I more happiness than you can know. You have changed our lives in ways we never imagined and it couldn't be better! You gave me my favorite job ever, being your mom! I know without a doubt that is what I was put on this Earth to do. Everett, You are the best thing ever. We are insanely proud of you and the precious boy you are!
Everett you are ridiculously strong! You are not too fond of laying down and letting us change your diaper anymore, as soon as one diaper is off you begin to roll to your tummy. I work so hard to man handle you with one hand while grabbing the new diaper but your so strong my one arm doesn't always keep you still.
Everett this past year with you has brought your Dad and I more happiness than you can know. You have changed our lives in ways we never imagined and it couldn't be better! You gave me my favorite job ever, being your mom! I know without a doubt that is what I was put on this Earth to do. Everett, You are the best thing ever. We are insanely proud of you and the precious boy you are!
Happy Birthday my little Love! I love you madly forever and ever!!
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