1 year and counting

In a way I regret not documenting extensively every new tooth, every step and every word but the fact that I was there and I remember it is all that matters.

Little man aka stinky, gordo, and nene is now 13 months old. He has 6 (going on 7) teeth, walks, had his first, second & third haircuts, says a few words, thinks he has mastered eating utensils and rolls his eyes. He has been sick, has fallen, and has cried but he has also grown, learned, and smiled. He loves to laugh, cuddle and give big kisses. He's not big on sharing but we are working on that lol.

We celebrated his 1st birthday with a Spongebob themed party. I wish someone would have told me that throwing a party for a one-year old would be more stressful than planning an event for work.

Oh and yeah birthday boy being sick on party day, definitely possible. It is super difficult to host a party and make sure nothing gets destroyed with a baby attached to your hip lol. But celebrating your baby's first year and looking forward to the years ahead is worth every minute of it.

I am so grateful to God for having blessed me with such a wonderful baby even when he is throwing a fit and giving me attitude. Yes people 1 year olds have attitudes lol. And if that eye-rolling attitude is any indication of how they are going to be when they are older I suggest you put your patience on reserve.

As a fairly new mom there are many things I wish I would have known and so many things I have learned. My one piece of advice is just enjoy it all, and dont get mad. Embrace your childs curiosity. Remember every thing is new to them. Dont panic, kids fall just pick them up make sure they are ok and let them keep learning. Its hard, trust me I know, be there for them and they will walk around like they can conquer the world. But relax they will always come back to Mama :)