12 Months Old

The Dawson at one year old

Our little boy is growing up so fast!

       Dawson turned one this Sunday.  This year has flown by so incredibly quick.  I just can't wrap my brain around the fact that he is already one.  He has grown so much in one year.  It has been such an experience to see him change from a little newborn to a little toddler boy. 
      He continues to bring so much joy and happiness to our lives each day.  Although he has only been here a year, it feels like he has always been part of our family.  It's hard to remember what our life was like before him.  We all get a kick out of watching him try new things and do new things.  Ashlyn and Dawson continue to love each other more and more as brother and sister.  Watching them bond is such a neat experience.  I am so glad that they have each other to play with.
        Dawson now has 7 teeth.  He continues to eat like a champ.  He is such a good eater.  We are starting to find foods that he does seem to prefer.  He loves crackers and bananas.  He goes for apples. 
       Dawson loves to play with his toys.  He especially loves playing with Ella and Ashlyn.  One of his favorite toys is blocks.  He loves carrying them around, stacking them, passing them to me, etc.  He also loves to push around his cars.  He is truly all boy.  He also loves books.  He will often grab one from the book basket and sit down and look at the pictures.  I hope he's a reader like his sister and me are. 
         Dawson is an excellent walker and does not crawl at all anymore.  Walking is his thing.  He is talking some now too.  He says "mama", "that", "hi".  I am looking forward to him learning new words.  He loves to point, smile, and clap.  He's a very content baby.  He is still very much a mama's boy and is still the most happy in my arms.  I try to cherish all of these moments because I know all to well how fleeting they really are. 
     Dawson had his one year doctor's appointment on Monday.  As usual his doctor said he looked perfect.  Neither she nor I had any concerns.  He now weighs 20.5 pounds and is in the 15% for weight.  He is 29 inches and in the 25% for height.  He is still my little skinny guy.  Joey and I are still baffled as to why he is always low on the height scale.  He does not come from a family of short men at all.  I am suspecting he is going to shoot up like his sister. 
         As I always say, we are so blessed to have Dawson in our lives.  We couldn't ask for a better son.  He is so loving, sweet, and adorable.  We are so excited to watch him grow.  Love you Dawson James!!!