Nate's 1st Birthday

Nate had such a great time at his party which was last Saturday, April 25th. He had so many special people that came; even Aunt Erin and cousin Kendall and Jace from TX. He really smashed his cake with help from Cousin Kendall. He got so many toys that mommy and daddy have to add a new addition to the house to put them all in;). He also had a great time swimming in his pool for the first time. It was really cold at first but as soon as GAP started splashing with him he loved it.

For his actual birthday on Wednesday & we took him to the aquarium. He loved seeing all the fish. He would get up to the glass and hit it and babble to the fish. When we got home we gave him a cupcake and he inhaled it. He got so messy we had to give him a bath.

Today we had his 1 year check up. We had more awful shots and finger prick for anemia which he was fine. Here are his stats:

Weight 22 pounds even (lower 50%)
Height 31 inches (75-90%)
Head 49.5 cm (95%)

He has gained 3lbs since Jan and has grown 2 inches. His head grew 1.5 cm. He has pretty much stayed in the same % but actually went up in his height. Last time he was 50-75%. And I have the 18 months clothes to prove it:). The dr did notice his allergy eyes. He got this from his daddy. He doesn't want to do any testing yet on allergies but we need to keep a close eye on it through the seasons. If we see it getting worse then we will take the appropriate steps. I feel bad sometimes because people will look at him and say he is so tired when actually he just woke up. Poor fellow I hope he doesn't get it as bad as his daddy has it.

I actually had to take him to the Dr on Tues because all the pool time from the previous weekend exploded his eczema. We are on this new cream that is helping but it is still there. I am going to make an appt with a pediatric dermatologist because it takes 2 weeks to get in. If the cream made it go away then I will cancel it. He has always had eczema since he was little and I have always kept it under control. Now that the summer is approaching and we will have pool times and lots of sweating we will see how it does.

No walking or words yet. He is babbling a lot and we keep repeating names and things for him to one day catch on. The Dr wants the 3 words and walking to happen by 15 months. I think he will be walking in a month. He is now getting braver by reaching out and going from the coffee table to the couch. He also goes from the door and walks along holding the wall to get to the window. Gammy brought over her walker for us to borrow (this is to help me when I need to do something in the kitchen and he isn't getting into all the cabinets) and he is turning and flying across the floor. If you come over watch your feet because he loves to roll over them.

New things is that he is starting to get an attitude. When he wants something that we won't let him have he gets really angry and tightens both of his fist and does this angry noise. It honestly makes me laugh but I make sure to turn my head when he does it so he doesn't think I mean business. He is still giving lots and lots of hugs. We hug everything. The new hug is when I put someone on speaker phone he will lean forward to give it a hug. Too cute!

Foods--he is doing much better. Still sometimes gags and vomits but it has not been as bad as it was. We are now off formula YIPPEE!!! AMEN!!!!!! That stuff was so expensive! HELLO WHOLE MILK!! Monday I am going to start taking away the bottle. I have stopped warming the milk so hopefully when I start introducing it in a sippy cup it will be easy (Praying here).

Nate has been such a blessing to our lives. I love waking up in the morning hearing him talk and when walking in his bedroom he gets so excited to see me. He gives me hugs all the time which always warms my heart. His laugh is the best medicine I could ever ask for. Happy 1st Birthday Nathaniel Jacob!