My Baby is One!

Or at least he will be tomorrow. . .



I have parent teacher conferences so I won't get to see my little man at all tomorrow night. I will also want to go straight to bed when I get home, so I know I won't be able to blog. We got his pictures back tonight from his one year photo shoot and they turned out really well. I will post some of the pictures throughout, so let us know which ones you like! As I look at how big my little guy is I can't help but think about how much things have changed over the past year. I know that I have just begun my journey of parenthood by I have already learned so much!

I know this is only the tip of the iceberg, but I have learned that . . .

• those cute little newborn mittens serve a purpose - baby nails are sharp!



• the boppy and the sleep sheep are non-negotiable, must have items for any family



• my husband can find deals on anything - last week he found Huggies Supreme diapers for 5 1/2 cents each!




• babies don't have perfect belly buttons as soon as their cord falls off




• the only place to find socks that stay on is Walmart





• washing bottles is no fun





• Desitin is a must have for every diaper change - and the Target version just isn't the same





• it is worth splurging on a Pottery Barn bath towel




• I need to take more pictures




• there are not enough hours in the day to enjoy my little bit




• Max and the pets are a lot alike - they like attention and sun spots on the carpet




• Max's laugh is the most beautiful sound in the world





• minivan's are helpful even if you only have one child




• ear infections suck




• date nights are necessary - thank you Nonna!
  
  


• babies come with a lot of 'stuff' - and they make even more laundry




• I love nursing Max. It is so wonderful to share that closeness with him and I am sad to see it end (although I was more than happy to quit pumping at work last month)






• babies live in sleepers - day and night - for the first three months




• girl clothes are much cuter than boy clothes




• not knowing Max was a boy until delivery was so worth it! There aren't many surprises in life and this was a wonderful one!




• there are times when it is okay to let babies cry at night - they will still love you in the morning!




• you should shower before you go in for an induction. I still don't know why no one told me this! Three days without a shower is inhumane!



• I will never be able to thank my mom enough - for everything



• a c-section isn't the end of the world




• I can be obsessed with poop - how often, what color, and on and on




• a good day care provider is worth her weight in gold




• baby colds really suck!





• a pillow under the mattress helps with the colds




• each stage is more fun than the one before - at least so far




• Max is growing up way too quickly






• sleep is good - whenever you can get it



• babies spit up - a lot




• bibs might not be cute - but they sure do come in handy



• cute baby clothes are too hard to put on - the basics are the best
  


• I love onsies - what am I going to do when he gets to big for them?!

• I Love You Forever always makes me cry, no matter how many times I ready it




• reading to Max is even more fun that reading aloud to my students




• never to go anywhere without a burp cloth




• Cheerios are like baby crack - I know it isn't the most ideal comparison but a friend coined the phrase and it totally fits




• dirty binkies can work in a pinch



• EVERY baby is a miracle



• I love my husband even more now that I see him as a daddy



• Max is the most amazing little boy on the face of the Earth
  


• I am the luckiest woman alive!