Happy 1st Birthday Bryce

I cannot believe a year has past.  The time has gone so quickly and my little baby is becoming a little boy.  My pregnancy and delivery was most difficult with you.  Having you in the NICU was heartbreaking.  I remember the day I had to leave the hospital without you.  There are no words to describe that feeling.  Only another mother who has had to leave their baby at the hospital would comprehend.  However, it was all worth it!  You have been our healthiest baby from that point on.  I have to add, the easiest going and happiest.  You add so much joy to our home.  We are blessed to have you.  Your Dad has always said you would be our peacemaker and I have to admit you have brought peace to my life.  Your laugh warms my heart and puts a smile on my face.  You bring joy to your siblings lives too.  I love you Bryce!

To review you milestones at 12 months

Walking (almost running), climbing, and dancing... you have no fear and walked early!

You only have a few words but you "talk" to us all the time as though you have some very important things to tell us.  Your favorite word is "this"you can also say: Dog, Dada and Mama.  You make vroom sounds for cars and airplanes and love to scream at your brother.

You sign to us a lot.  Some of your signs are: fan, eat, more, ball, fan, all done, airplane, light, dog, drink and milk. 

You love to: dance, listen to music, eat bananas, see airplanes, throw balls, play peek-a-boo, get your brother with swords, be outside and visit Nammy's dog...  I think your favorite time of day is when DADA comes home.  When you hear the key in the door you drop everything run to the door screaming DADA and wait till he picks you up.  It is the best thing to see:)

You want to be outside all of the time and if anyone says the word outside you run to our back door and cry until we go.  I can say, "get your shoes so we can go outside" and you will go to the shoe basket and bring me shoes... not always your shoes but some shoes:)

One is Fun and I cannot wait to see what else you will do this year.  I love you!