12 Months Old!

At last, here is Champs' 12 months post!  I think maybe I thought if I didn't write it, it wouldn't happen ;)  In all seriousness, I could not be more excited about my sweet one year old and all that he (and his parents) has accomplished, learned and figured out in the past year.  When I think back to bringing him home from the hospital and how tiny he was as I laid him in his bassinet for the first time, it's truly incredible to think of all the milestones he's met, how BIG he is, and just how funny a little one year old can be!  Though I am a little emotional about no longer having a BABY baby, I am really looking forward to this year with Champs.  He is learning new things every single day.  Which brings me to......Champs is walking!!!  He's been taking steps here and there for a few weeks, and has gotten better and better, but I will say as of yesterday I think we can say he's walking!

Here we are again, Sammy!  She says this is the last time.

BORED!

Ok, I'm looking.

Ahhhhhhh!

Haha, that was a good one, Mama!

Okay, I'm outta here.

Mid yawn.

Yawn/Cheese!

Ok, we're done!

Champs had a great 1 year well check this week.  The doctor said he had not gotten any taller since his 9 month checkup but had gotten more solid.  Think that's the first time he had ever not gotten longer!

Weight: 23lbs on the dot
Height: 31 inches - though he has not gotten any taller since 9 months.
LOVES: Raffi & Monk - his loveys.  Following Mama everywhere she goes.  Riding in his new car.  Pretend driving Mama & Daddy's car.  Reading his books and playing with all his toys.  Clapping!  
NEW THINGS: Walking!, High-fives, Pointing at birds and saying bird (bir), Saying a lot of Mama, blowing kisses and going to school!
EATS: 3 meals a day now consisting of all table food.  He is officially on regular milk- no more formula!!  Still has his nighttime bottle though - our pediatrician says don't rush this.  As long as he's dropped that last bottle by 15 months, it's fine.  I don't think Champs really cares, but I like holding him at the end of his night and giving it to him :)
SLEEP: We are trying to get him adjusted to his new schedule at school where he doesn't get to take his nap until 12;30.  That's been hard on him, but he'll get it.  Still sleeping great at night. 
TEETH: The 2 teeth beside his front 2 teeth have come in!  So that makes 6 total.
WORDS: Dada, Mama, Bird and occasionally a ball but not really!


What a wonderful year this has been.  We love you oh so much, Champs!!!!