He is really starting to babble. "Da-da" is the big one and John's pretty sure he's trying to say "Good" as well--whenever he feeds him, he'll ask Johnny: "Is that good?" and we can hear him making the hard "G" sound in response.
He got casted for his braces on Wednesday and we'll get them in just two more weeks. This boy of ours is something else. When I took him, the Orthosist asked if he could see him stand. I told him he couldn't really on his own (because every time I place him to stand without holding on to something, he just plops down on his bottom.) Well I'll be damned if he didn't STAND there, on flat feet, for 10 straight seconds. He does things like that--he'll show us a peek of something and then make us wait weeks until he does it again or on a consistent basis. We LOVE him for that--it's always been his little way of saying "Don't worry--I'm going to get there--I'm just going to take my time." Whatever works, buddy!
Johnny Favorites @ 12 Months:
-KISSES! He gives the sweetest kisses when you ask him for one.
-BATHTIME! Can't wait for the Florida crew to see him splash :)
-PERCUSSION! Give him a Maraca, he'll show you how to shake it
-BOOKS! How many can I take off the shelf in a minute. Time me, Mommy!
-DOORS! Fascinated by opening and closing them.
-BALLS! We're pretty sure he's got an arm on him like his Daddy did, as he's already whipping them across the room.
-BEDTIME/NAPTIME! Bless his little heart for never really putting up a fight when it's time for nigh-nighs. Maybe he could teach his sister this skill...
Johnny Not-So-Favorites @ 12 Months:
-DIAPER/DRESSING TIME! Trying to change our son is what we imagine wrestling a baby alligator might be like. Wow.
What a difference a year makes--this time 12 months ago, we were residents of U of C's NICU and couldn't wait to bring our boy home. We are so blessed to have such a happy boy, full of life and love one year later.
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