Standing!

Today max stood for the first time, holding on to his car seat, but unassisted by anyone! He's getting so big and brave. Time to check this milestone off, :(

Sweetest thing in life

Everyday I thank God for this precious gift. You truly can not understand the fullness of love until you have a child, (and even then it's probably a speck of what God has for us). As I read and watch the global issues that are currently happening, it makes me want to hold this little fellow close so that he's protected. This world is so scary right now, yet this face has so much sunshine to give. What an awesome present for God to give us....I only fear the day he no longer snuggles like he does. Tonight I was playing with him on the floor and I got up to get some water and he immediately became concerned and began whimpering for me. I will be working on helping him get past this- but there is nothing that warms a mothers heart more than to see her baby 'need' her.

Dada

Today marks the day where max has officially said 'dada'. This is so big for his dad because he's been waiting for a month since he has said 'mama'. Go max, your growing so fast!!

Cup and straw

My little man has been drinking from an adult cup (with assistance) since he was 6 months old. Today, he has officially sipped out of a straw from an adult cup! No sippy cups for this boy- he is acting to grown for that ;(. 

Eggs

Today we tried egg yolk for the first time. Crossing my fingers for no allergies!!

Birthmark

One of the cutest things on max is his birthmark. I did not notice it until we got home from the hospital since he was always bundled up there with it being 30 degrees outside at the time. There is a small dot perfectly centered on his back. I am not sure how he will take to this when he's a teenager- but I love it!!!

Dada

Today my little man said, 'dada'. It was definitely unintentional because we were just floating around in the pool and he was moving his little mouth around, sometimes making jibberish and sometimes moving it without any noises......and it just came out. So sweet to hear a new word, ( because he did say mama first). This stage of his life is the sweetest. I get a hug after every nap, I am always wanted no matter what or when. I am thankful to know what a gift this is as I experience it. I have the best cuddler there is!