I know I'm soooo behind but I want to catch up on things before I forget everything. And as I've stated before this blog is for MY memory and not for entertaining those online!!! :)
Linken got two cakes, I bought the cupcakes and then Penny and her kids brought the cake over for him...they're GREAT!
Soooo...back on December 20th Linken turned one-year old! I can't believe it! He is such a cute little boy. I just love being his mom. I've never enjoyed having a baby so much. Not that I don't LOVE my girls to death, but with Kynadi as my first, everything was new and it was a bit scary entering the unknown territory of motherhood, then with Brooklyn she was such a fussy baby that it was hard to enjoy life through all the shrill screams and cries. So I've LOVED having my little baby boy around. He is so content and laid back. He smiles all the time and really does light up a room. His dimples are adorable and his giggle is my favorite sound. I love being able to take his helmet off and rub his head and cheeks against mine, something I didn't realize I loved so much until I couldn't.
In his first little year he has endured a lot with his surgery and all, but the doctors say his head looks great now and it won't be long before we get to take the helmet off for good. (I'm hoping in four days when we go to his appointment at Primary Children's) He will probably have the roundest head of any kid around. He has definitely been a trooper and I forget he is wearing his helmet until I see funny looks or hear curious kids ask and point at him. I think it's cute. The best comment I've heard was from a boy at church. It was a family visiting our ward, who knew nothing of Link's situation, and I heard the young boy say, "look mom, there's an astronaut!". I'll probably miss some of the attention he gets once the helmets gone...in some ways it make me think others see him as special as I do!
Anyway for some stats:
At one he still didn't walk, but was walking along the couch and anything he could grab. He also doesn't say any words yet, which concerns me, but the doctor doesn't seem too concerned so I'll try not to be. If he says anything at all it is "Banana", since he has one every morning for breakfast. I wish I could remember his weight and height stats from his "one-year" dr. appointment, but that's what I get for not writing right away. I'll have to post his 15 month stats from his appointment in a couple weeks. He had 8 teeth on his birthday and now he's up to 12.
Well, I hate that his birthday is so close to Christmas. Not only are we busy with Christmas activities, but it's in the midst of craft fair orders. I almost forgot about his birthday, especially since he's not old enough to be excited and remind me. I did remember it though, and as customary in my house, my kids get their first taste of sugar on their 1st birthday. I bought the cupcakes for his cake so he could chow down. And as any kid would, Linken loved the treat. He scarfed it right down. So cute! It was the highlight of his birthday I'm sure. Anyway here's a few pics of his special day.
Playing with one of his new toys.
Drinking from his new sippy cup...he loved it
The messy mug from his cupcake, it really isn't that bad and I'm guessing because he made sure to get most of it in his mouth.
Not the greatest pics of me, but I love Linken's face...I just want to squeeze those cheeks
