Happy Birthday Baby.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday sweet Asher, Happy Birthday to you.

 

I can't believe you are one years old.  It seems like yesterday I was holding you in my arms after you were born thinking of how sweet you were, that you barely cried and that you looked like your brother's twin.

 

You still continue to be the sweetest boy.  You have brought so much joy into my life and I can't imagine a time before I had you.  I know that you put up with a lot in this house and don't always get the attention you need or deserve, but thanks for hanging in there.  Your big brother will come around eventually and stop bossing you around so much when he sees the amazing friend and partner in crime that he has in you.  One day you will share stories, gang up on mom together and even share a room where you can spill secrets, make forts and stay up past your bed time.  As your mom, I am so excited to watch you and your brother become best friends.

 

Like your big brother at age one, you are facinated with the dogs.  You just love to pull their tale and watch them run.  You squeal with laughter when they come walking in the door and you love to lay on the dog bed.  You don't like to watch TV unlike Jonah and you prefer everything else to play with but your own toys.  You like to get into EVERYTHING!  Your current favorite is the dishwasher.  You could be on the other side of the house but as soon as you hear mommy open the dishwasher you come walking in (yes walking!) and are ready to start pulling out utensils.  And yes, you are walking!  About a week before you turned one, you started to walk.  I was very excited to watch this, but I have to admit, I am a bit sad to say goodbye to the weird monkey crawl you had.

 

You are an OK eater.  You love bread, so your favorites are grilled cheese and french toast.  You also love your bottles and pacifer all of which I am supposed to ween you off of at one year.  Please go easy on your mom.

 

You are an early riser.  Up everyday without fail at 5a.m.  I am getting used to it, but now with the time change, that 5a.m. darkness hurts just a little bit more.  You love it, you get about a whole hour or so of freedom.  You can play with any toy unscathed.  You can throw cars and knock over blocks without a screaming toddler at your back.  This is also why you love Preschool.  I know you can't tell me so, but those 3 hours where you get mommy all to yourself.  I swear your eyes twinkle a little bit.  You are as content as you can be with just mom, noone else- except maybe Charlie.

 

Happy Birthday sweet boy.  Mommy loves you so much.

 

We started your day with a hike around the San Elijo Lagoon.  You love to be outdoors, so we though a special walk for a special day was appropriate.

 

 

Your new bday present was a hit.  You can now cruise the cul-da-sac in style with the big kids.  The cup holders come in handy for those animal crackers you are so fond of.

Your favorite present by far is your new swing. 

 

You didn't "dig" into your cake like most one year olds do.  No pictures of you with cake smashed over your face.  You took a grab and then were done.  Even with sweets you are polite.

 

Your fishy cupcakes for the party.

 

Love you baby.  Thank you God for choosing me to be his mom.