Reid is 1!!!!

How is it possible that my little boy is one already?! I was seriously in denial that this day would actually happen.  It really does seem like yesterday when we were on our way to the hospital and the next thing we know we are meeting our son.  He is perfect in every way from his orange hair to his giant cheesy smile.  He melts our hearts in every way possible and it has been a joy to watch him grow this past year.  He has transformed my life completely and I am so glad that I could be his mom.  I wouldn’t change one thing about the past year, just that maybe it would have gone a little slower.  Well, enough reminiscing and on to the celebration!

I didn’t want to do anything too big for his first birthday so we decided to have just a family party. It was hard to coordinate schedules since so much seems to be happening in the month of June but everyone seemed to be free on his exact birthday so even though it was a Tuesday it worked out perfectly.  We invited both sides over to my in-laws house to have pizza and cake.  When I wanted just a family party I failed to realize just how many people that would be! Reid has 6 cousins, 4 and under, plus all the aunts, uncles and grandparents, we were a full house.  I’m glad that we didn’t end up inviting other friends or it would have been a zoo! The only bummer part of the day was that Reid was sick.  He had a 101.3 degree fever that day and wasn’t at his best.  He was feeling a little better later on but if he looks grumpy in the pictures that is why. I think that he still had a good time and loved the cupcakes that I made for him.  Since he never had any kind of cake before he was in heaven.  I made him confetti yellow cupcakes with marshmallow frosting.  They were delicious! For the adults I made a cookies and cream cake and that went over well also.  We had lots of pizza and LOTS of presents.  It ended up to be a great day and I am so excited for the next year and all the fun we will be having as he continues to grow!

The next day we had Reid’s 12 month check-up and so here are his stats: weight- 21 lbs (since he was so sick the three days before he lost a bit of weight so he was in like the 25th percentile.  The doctor said not to be too concerned and that he would put that back on super fast.) Length – 30 in. (He has been consistent on this measurement and was in the 59th percentile.) Head – 18 3/4 in. (He was in like the 80 something percentile. Can’t remember the exact number).

The doctor was pleased with his growth and development.  He isn’t really interested in walking yet and hasn’t mastered standing or anything.  The doctor said not to worry and that he would do it on his own time.  I’m really not concerned and I don’t know what I’m going to do when he starts walking cause he is already a handful with crawling! He does love to wave and give lots of kisses.  If you ask him for a kiss, chances are you will get a wet open mouth kiss.  He also loves to help mom with whatever it is I do.  His favorite is when I clean out the dishwasher.  He loves to pull himself up and pull everything he can out that he can reach.  Needless to say I have to hurry up and put away all the knives and stuff before he can get a hold of them!

He loves to talk and is constantly talking in his own language around the house.  He has so much to say and I swear every now and then I hear a real word pop out but I think it’s just my imagination.  Wes is still his favorite person of all and if he is in the room no one else seems to matter including me! I know they are going to have so much fun together when I leave for Europe and it settles my mind a little bit just knowing that.

Reid loves to eat and pretty much eats everything I give him which is really nice.  Some days are better than others but for the most part he is pretty good.  He also loves to sleep and will let you know when he is ready to lay down. I am probably forgetting a lot but all in all he is just so great and we love him so much!