On the day of Jack's First Birthday party (Saturday, January 31, 2004) Baby Jack (now 1 year old and 2 days) began walking like a pro. He had taken a few steps here and there randomly throughout the previous two weeks...but they were just a step or two here and there between objects. On Saturday, he walked back and fourth (5+ steps at a time) between Mommy & Daddy. He then continued to take these steps throughout the day. By Sunday, he was turning around and actually choosing to walk instead of crawl to get where he was going. It is amazing how quickly he made this progress! My baby is walking!!!!
Jack's first birthday party on Saturday was perfect! The house was beautiful and we had about 33 guests including 10 small children. Jack received more toys than he can possibly play with and was having a ball with all of the people focused on him. (Although when all of the children joined in to "help" him open his presents, he was a bit overwhelmed and tried to crawl out of the "crowd" several times.)
He made a complete mess with the chocolate cake that I made for him. He was so neat for the first few minutes....just poking one index finger into the icing and wondering why the whole room full of people where crowded around staring at him. Then out of the blue, he just leaned over and stuck is mouth directly on the cake itself. Everyone laughed and that was the end of the neat baby. Paul carried him upstairs and we gave him a quick bath during the party in an attempt to minimize the chocolate coating on the rest of the house.
The following day we took him to have his one year old portraits taken, and I must say that they are beyond beautiful! He really is a strikingly beautiful baby if I do say so myself. His blue eyes and expression in these pictures were pretty amazing. I need to update his website and will add those pictures as soon as I get them back next week.
Jack also had his One-Year Old pediatrician appointment. He weighs 26lbs 12oz. (95%) and is 32 3/4" tall (off the charts). They could not measure his head as he would not tolerate the tape measurer around his head (he hates anyone to touch his face/head). He is going to be a big boy.
I am still having a tough time dealing with Jack growing up. Every milestone is both a happy and sad occasion for me. How can some things be so happy and so sad at the same time? Weaning him (if I ever start that process) is going to be tough! Last night he started something that is absolutely adorable...instead of crying when he wakes so that I will nurse him, last night he just said, "Mamma" in a soft little voice. It was soooo sweet.
Happy Birthday sweet baby boy.
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