ONE

The last year has come and gone so fast and now, Mr. Reid, you are ONE! How in the world we got here, I just don't know. What's a one year old stinker up to...

You have a more serious nature, but man when you let that smile out it melts my heart!

-You are busy, busy, busy! Always on the go, always getting into things, putting everything into your mouth, always trying to mooch off our food, you are a nonstop little guy.
-You have two teeth, and two of four more on top that are starting to pop through. We can see about four that are trying to work their way out, but as of yet only two that have just started breaking through. Which, all in all, you have done pretty well with teething. It's given you yet another cold/runny nose and that's lingered for a week and a half, but it's gotten better at least.
-You aren't walking and don't seem too interested in it. You'll walk with our hands, but still try to walk faster than your feet will go and you don't try to take any steps solo yet. You are a fast crawler and will climb on things when you can.
-You sleep pretty well, but are a really light sleeper so too much noise out of the norm will wake you. You're still hanging on to that 4-6 wake up time and bottle. We're going to try to just cut off majority of bottles. Yesterday you only had one for an afternoon nap, then went to bed without one and only stirred and whined for a bit about it, had one this morning after not settling back on your own, but none the rest of the day. Thus the transitioning out of them, and prayers you'll just ease into dropping that 4-6 bottle dependency. We'll see...
-You are 'talking' more and more. Just as of recent, we've noticed more jabbering from you and it's the cutest. The best is when you give a funny jabber after Caden has said something silly, almost as if you say 'yeah, yeah yeah, whatever' in response. Always makes us laugh.
-You love to eat and will eat almost anything. We all try to eat dinner together, and you usually always eat well sitting next to me and mooching off my plate. I just have to make sure I keep up with you, you're a fast eater!
-You've taken pretty well to milk out of your sippy cup, but like it to be set out a bit and not right out of the fridge. If it's too cold, you'll just spew it right out and that's just not cool.
-You can be dramatic, feisty, and have a tendency to be more whiny when I'm around and always at my legs pulling up on me to get attention. It's tiring sometimes, but it's good and I know I'll miss that from you some day.

You, your ornery look, and your beloved wubby. It helps you keep track of the paci in your crib, so we're all a fan.

Reiders, you are the best. You are a wonderful brother and son. We couldn't have asked for a better little brother to have in our family and we are so eager to see your personality grow as you do. You are fun, adorable, lovable and we love you SO much. Thank you for an amazing first year. Your dad and I couldn't be prouder to be your parents and we are so blessed to have you.

We love you, buddy! Happy First Birthday, Reid!!

xoxo