My baby is ONE!

Holy canolli....my little tiny precious bundle of joy is a YEAR OLD. How did that happen?! Now, I'll be honest with ya'll.....when I was averaging 4 hours of sleep per 24 hour period - I fantasized about what life would be like when he was finally old enough to sleep through the night. Oh, I just couldn't wait. I could just picture it in my mind and that's what kept me hanging on. I'd stop myself sometimes and think Don't wish this away, you'll want these newborn days back (just like being a little kid, high school, ya know...every situation in life you wish you would have slowed down and appreciated more.) And I was right. Don't get me wrong, I love this age now. He is so fun and entertaining with his sweet little personality. But there are moments I wish I could just sit back and rock his itty bitty newborn self. I mean is there anything sweeter than a fresh from the heavens newborn baby?

Hayden, you have such a sweet spirit. You are -and have always been- so calm and peaceful. Mommy and Daddy (and everyone else!) love that about you. You are such a good boy. We can take you anywhere at any time with no problems. I still try to stick to your schedule, though. You take two naps a day and sleep from 8am-8pm in your crib. You are great at putting yourself to sleep, too. You aren't much of a crier unless something is really wrong. You are a social butterfly. You will go and try to chit chat with anyone! You are a picky eater like your Daddy. I know I have a challenge ahead of me in that department. You weigh 22 lbs and are taking steps, but not full-blown walking just yet. I can't remember life before you, sweet baby. We waited and prayed and waited and prayed some more for God to bless us with a little baby. You were so worth the wait.