Over the Past Year

These are some reflections we had when we were thinking about the past 12 months of our lives. This is a letter we wrote to Beau and put in his baby book. Maybe he will want to read it one day. :o)

Beau,

Over the past year you have grown up so much! You were born at 8:43 a.m. on Saturday, June 9th 2007 at St. Vincent's. You weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and were 21 inches longs. You were healthy and so sweet!

When you turned one month old in July, you loved to cuddle and be held. You started drinking from a bottle and loved your paci. You celebrated your first 4th of July with family and friends.

When you turned two months old in August, you loved to watch your horse mobile while laying in your crib. It was your favorite morning activity! You were getting bigger and growing so much! You went to Mommy's school this month so that Mom could set up her classroom for her substitute teacher because Mommy was staying home with you until December. You would sometimes sneak a smile to someone you thought was being so funny.

When you turned three months old in September, you finally slept through the whole entire night! We were so proud! You did this with a bunch of crying, but finally calmed down and have slept great ever since. This month you watched your first Auburn football game. You also went to your first play group, "Mommy and Me" at the Coldiron's house.

When you turned four months old in October, you finally started wearing more clothes around the house. We used to put you in a diaper and bib because you were always so hot! You started to really enjoy stroller rides and outings with Mom. We discovered our favorite store, Target! You also took your first trip to Sylacauga to see family. You spent your first night away from home with Nonna and Papa C while Mom and Dad went to Ross Bridge Resort for the night.

When you turned five months old in November, you went to Auburn for the 1st time. You loved all the attention everyone gave you! You started to roll over this month...but only when you thought Mom and Dad were not looking. You had your 1st Thanksgiving and traveled to see many family members. This month you started eating rice cereal, but you were not too fond of it. We also dedicated you to the Lord this month at Church of the Highlands. Pastor Chris said you did not look like you missed too many meals! Some people said that you were a big boy, but Mom and Dad only fed you 4 times a day.

When you turned six months old in December, Mom had to go back to work to teach her 5th graders. Mom cried the whole first day she was back at work. You did great with your Nonna and Granny though! This month, you cut 4 teeth, had your first Christmas, and New Year's Eve. You saw Santa at the mall and at the Richard's house. You went to many Christmas parties and you loved all the people you saw there. You also started rolling over from front to back this month. You actually rolled over and preferred to sleep on your belly. This made you sleep much sounder than when you slept on your back.

When you turned seven months old in January, you celebrated your first snow. You were able to sit up all by yourself, and just touched it. Thankfully, it melted quickly and we were not snowed in! You started to rock back and forth on your knees at the end of this month. You had lots of pack n play time this month and you loved it!

When you turned eight months old in February, you were "scooting" across the floor. You could not crawl yet, but moved around by scooting or rocking back and forth. We started to put away a lot of you toys that made you stationary because you no longer wanted to sit still.

When you turned nine months old in March, you were crawling everywhere! You loved to pull up on things also so that you could stand. This month you met your nanny, Lori. She watched you 3 days a week and you had so much fun with her. This month you started saying "Mommmamommma" and I took it as you calling me "Mom."

When you turned ten months old in April, you were a man on the move all the time! We had to start babyproofing the house because you loved to open and close doors, cabinets, drawers, etc. We celebrated Daddy's birthday this month and you had your first trip to the zoo. This month you starting saying "Daddy" sometimes. You really watched the people more than the animals, but you still had a good time.

When you turned eleven months old in May, you were trying so hard to walk. You could take 10-15 steps at a time, but then you would get down and crawl. You started to eat regular food and not as much baby food. You said bye bye to your paci and started saying bye bye to your bottle (even though you still have 1 or 2 a day). This month Mommy was able to quit work to stay home with you full time and we had so much fun seeing friends and family every day.

In June you will turn 1 year old. We are so excited to see how much you grow this year! We love you so much and are so thankful for you. You have truly blessed our lives and we could not imagine them without you. You are a gift from the Lord and we promise to take very good care of you.

Love,
Mom and Dad