Look how far you have come and so fast. A blink of an eye and a year has gone by. From Newborn, to infant, to toddler-- here is a month by month view of YOU! (all of your birthdays!)
The 16th of each month starting February 16, 2011- February 16, 2012!
Jan 16-31: What a busy 2 weeks! I took Aiden to Barnes and Noble and he walked around the children's section with so much excitement. He was like a little alarm, "dog, dog, dog..." and pointing at all the dog books and stuffed animals. He also got excited when he saw another kid. He has no boundaries though and he invades the other kid's space making them uncomfortable and scared. He is so friendly, outgoing, and full of energy. He is unstoppable and he is learning so much, so fast. He can blow kisses now and he can mimic what people do. He is practically running and he grabs everything and anything to pull himself up (including my legs!) I love how he reaches up for me when he wants to be held or how he runs to me when he is startled. He rarely wants to be held and cuddled since he wants to be toddling around on the ground with his toys. He even points at the light when we say, "Donde esta la luz?" and he knows who Mickey Mouse is too! His personality brightens my day. I just love him to pieces, he is such a sweet little soul. I can't believe the next time I update this blog, my little baby will be 1 year old! When I look at him now, I see a little boy--time sure does fly. As much as I miss the cute little baby he was, I am so excited about the big boy he is becoming. He is so much fun!
Jan 1-17: Yesterday, Aiden turned 11 months! It has been an action packed month so far and it seems to go by faster now that Aiden spends more time awake and active. He is always on the move. The only time he is still and quiet is when he is nursing or sleeping. He has started to demand food. He opens his mouth like a bird and makes a fire alarm sound until whatever we're eating makes its way to his mouth. Aiden now gives me kisses and hugs when I get home from work or back from an errand. The kisses are slobbery, and sometimes more bite than smooch, but they are the sweetest kisses ever :) Aiden stares at my face so intently when he is eating and he reaches out and rubs my eyelashes very gently and giggles. I can't help but laugh back at him, he is always doing silly little things that crack me up (like his veijitos face). He is walking around more than crawling now and has started to shake my hand loose when I hold it. He is becoming more independent but still needs his mama (or papa) within eye sight. Not only is he getting more independent, but he has become more curious and interested in his surroundings. He notices everything and loves feeling different textures- even the smallest spec or crumb on the floor can't escape him. Even though he is getting bigger and older, he is still the cutest baby, "look at those cheeks! what a cutie!" I can't even count how many times I hear that when we go somewhere. Oh Aiden, my sweet boy, I love you so much!
Some of his loves:
Dancing: anytime he hears music he stops what he is doing and rocks side to side
Waving: he has started to wave both hands simultaneously while he walks around
Crawling on me: he loves to lay across my lap to sleep and he crawls in my lap to play
Reading: Aiden will sit and read his books all alone but he loves it when I sit him in my lap and read to him
Dogs: he loves to say, "dog," and watch them out the window and visit them in their room
Kids: he is so curious about other kids--touches them and follows them around
Pelotas: "Donde esta tu pelota," he knows that means "where is your ball" he will crawl or walk to his ball and will kick, throw, and carry it around.
Jan 3- kicking the ball while walking. He can dribble the soccer ball like a little pro.
Jan 4- he was fussing and rubbing his face in my shoulder, and then I said, "Say bye, bye to Alex (his babysitter), and he popped his head up, became very quiet, and very seriously waved her goodbye. So funny!
Jan 5- facing forward in carseat and loving it, and so am I! Makes the drive sooo much better!
(Thanks Aunt Freda and Uncle Mike! He LOVES Elmo!)
