You are officially one, sweet boy, and what an incredible first year of life you have lived.
From the moment you were placed in my arms I knew that life would never be the same. Because of you our days are brighter, our laughter's louder, and our love's stronger than we could have ever imagined.
Somewhere amongst the sleepless nights, homemade purees, and first steps, you transformed from our little 6 lb 11 oz baby into a little boy. A little boy that your dad and I could not be any more proud of.
It is impossible to put into words the amount of joy you have brought to our lives this past year. You have grown into a nature loving, bird watching, song singing, open mouth kissing, belly laughing, break dancing, doggy door escaping, chair climbing, dog feeding, goldfish eating, mamas boy with your daddy's dimples and a smile that could light up the world.
My handsome boy, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being patient with us this first year as daddy and I navigated through this whole 'parenthood' thing. You made it easy on us. You really did.
We will never understand how God saw us as worthy of being your parents, but we are so thankful that He did. You are the absolute best thing that has ever happened to us. You are everything good in the world. Everything good in us.
Happy first birthday, Drew Cohen! May this next year be as amazing as your first.
We love you so much more than you could ever begin to imagine!
Mom & Dad
12 Month Stats
Weight: 18ish pounds
Height: 27ish inches (we'll know more at your 1 year check up on the 26th).
Clothing size: 6-12 & 12
Diaper size: size 3, forever.
Feeding: You will eat just about anything. You aren't a huge fan of sweets (you hardly touched the smash cake at your birthday party), but you love berries of all sorts. Your snack of choice is goldfish or graham crackers- you'd live off of them if I let you. Oh, and you don't want to eat anything unless you are able to feed it to yourself, so mealtime has become quite the mess. We are on our way to weaning you, although you haven't seemed too find of whole milk the three times we've tried to give it to you. Hopefully you'll transition fully soon.
Milestones: You are talking a lot these days. You say 'hot, mama, dada, hi, ba (ball), woof, and moo.' You blow on your food before taking a bite (you even blew out the candle on your birthday cake). You blow bubbles in the bath, and think it's the coolest thing in the world (so do I). Oh, and you recently started feeding the dogs the food you don't want to eat. Bad boy!
Loves: The great outdoors- always have, and if you're as similar to your daddy as I think you are, you always will. Playing chase around the couch. Blowing your vovo's whistle. Pops. Throwing the ball to Lovi. Petting Levi. Playing in the bath. Climbing. Goldfish. When daddy comes home from work- you squeal with excitement and run to him to pick you up. And, of course, your mama. It's the best!
Dislikes: Anything sticky on your hands (peanut butter or frosting). Not being able to go outside without shoes, a jacket, and a hat on. Shoes. Jackets. Hats. When Lovi steals crackers out of your hands. When daddy leaves for work. When we put the cover on the doggy door so you can't escape. When mama tells you no.
Adventures: Mema and a Pops have a big blow up Santa in their front yard and you love going over to see him. You love the park, and interacting with older kids. Also- story time at the library. I'm taking you this week or next to get your pictures with the real Santa- hope you like him as much as the blow up one!
Mommy and Daddy could not get through the month without: Energy. Lots and lots of energy was required to keep up with you this past month. ;)
We love you Drew!!!
