...and then he was one. I have enjoyed being mama to my sweet Dawson, but I have done a terrible job of documenting his first year. Looking back at his monthly pictures, it amazes me that month 1 and month 12 are the same little boy. I was so worried when he was born that adding him to the family would change my love (somehow) for Harper, or limit it. That has not been the case. I savor my solo time with each one of them and enjoy watching their interactions (and expressions of love, concern, joy) develop. They love being around each other and that is all I could hope for, and it makes my job easier.
(Pictures of months 1-6 are in another post.) Here is Dawson from month 7 to 12.
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11 months
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| 12 months |
At 12 months, Dawson weighs a little over 27 pounds, he is 31.5 inches long and he has 5 (almost 6) teeth. He loves to eat avocados, pears, hummus, apples, most vegetables, croissants, yogurt, strawberries and scrambled eggs. He loves water and almond milk. He says hi, bye, dada, mama, dog, ball and he barks. He just started walking and he still climbs everything. Unlike his sister, Dawson will hit his head on things when he is mad (he quickly learned that gets our attention -- oops!) and he has started screaming LOUDLY if we are eating a meal and haven't made his plate yet. He just started going to music class, and he seems to enjoying bouncing up and down, hanging out in the center of the circle and watching other babies. My favorite thing he does happens when I pick him up out of his crib. He will lay his head on my shoulder and pat my arm and back. He is normally so active and looking around that these sweet moments are rare and special. He enjoys riding in his kangaroo seat on John's bike. Both of my kids prefer to be outdoors, and I am so happy about that.
Here are some sweet pictures from his 12 month photo session. Thanks to Jillian for her patience with us and her skill with the camera.
