365 days...no way!

a few minutes old

A year ago right now I was sitting in the mom and baby room doting over our newest addition to our family.  A year ago today he was just a little over 9 hours old. A good nursling and so far a good sleeper (he has had a year to prove the later wrong).

Coleman Kristian Hodges, with your middle name from your uncle I think you take a little bit after him, you do NOT like to sleep.  You tested our patience in the early months. You were a happy baby all day until night then the crying began and you slept for very short spurts at a time.  I had forgotten in the 2 short years since your brother was born what it felt like to be that tired.

You have turned into a little boy in such a short time. You have loved music from the beginning. Now you are dancing more than walking.  Dancing appears to be your favorite activity at the moment.....well dancing and driving your brother crazy.

I am proud that we have made it a whole year in our nursing relationship.  I never imagined  that I would be that mom that is sad about the idea of  weaning, which by the way, I am not thinking about.  We have had our ups and downs in the battle for a good night's sleep.  You were sleeping through the night so I now you will get there again....and that is one milestone I am ready for.

When I look at you it makes me wonder: what will you be like as you grow up? will you continue to be so influenced by music?  Will you continue to be a Momma's boy? Thank you by the way, I love how much you love me!

I do feel bad that you, as the second child, are getting a little cheated. Your special day was a little haphazardly put together and your brother stole most the attention away from you.  I'm sure there will be a ever changing tide of who gets the attention but I hope that on your special days you each feel as loved as you are.
Here are some photos of you over the last year....yes, there are a lot.

CHUNK!

having some birthday treats.