I am surprised by how nostalgic I feel right now. I kind of expected be like this when Stephen turned 1 year old. You know, I'd remember what I was doing and how I felt a year ago and such.... and I'm sure I will. It just feels like Stephen's development has exploded over the past month, and it's getting very easy to see the toddler coming out in him. I mean, the other day, he took some steps. STEPS. I think walking is still a ways off, but he TRIED IT.
He looks at me with this hysterical, bored expression when I try to feed him purees. He's pretty much saying to me "C'mon, Mom, what do you think I am... 6 months old? Give me some finger foods!"
He's even....dare I say it... getting some hair! Not much, but it's getting longer, and it's still that beautiful golden color that is such a delightful surprise to me. I never expected, with Steve as his daddy, to have a blondie boy... but here he is.
I'm having lots of fun thinking about and planning his first birthday party over Columbus Day weekend. We're making it sort of "fall-themed," since the food and decorations are so yummy and pretty. Plus, he's our "pumpkin boy," which is what Steve and I called him when we knew that we were having an October baby. So I think I'll make some sort of pumpkin cake. Anyways. It's been fun to plan and I am really looking forward to it.
So Happy Eleven Months, my sweet little boy. I have treasured your baby year so very much, and I am so proud of the friendly and happy soul that you are. You are a dear blessing to all who know you... your middle name, Stephen Benedict, is incredibly prophetic.
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