One Year

Connor had his one year appointment after his birthday and this little man is growing!

Weight: 23 lbs 9.5 oz (82 percentile)

Height: 29.75 inches (44 percentile)

Size four diaper (just this week we moved up to size 5)

12 - 18 mth with some 24 mth clothing

We have had such a fun month with lots of friends birthday parties, Halloween activities and playdates with friends.Connor was a lion for Halloween (we were his zookeepers at "Lankford Zoo") and had a great time trick-or-treating on the street. He mostly seemed to enjoy watching all the other kids out in the neighborhood - he loves to people watch little ones!

These are some things i want to remember about him at this age:

Connor's favorite new toys are his ride on scooters, trucks and cars (he loves the wheels) and his wagon. A few times recently, he's gone really quiet and when i go look for him, he's been in his room and pulled out a book.

He still gets very excited when we drop him off at school and really loves his teachers and plays well with friends in his class.

Food: he's eating all table food now and really just eats whatever we're eating. His favorite snacks are goldfish, peaches and mandarins, crackers, cheese ... basically anything he can pick up and feed himself!

He's still in love with his bottle and has a bottle in the morning, at nap time and in the evening. We're not ready yet to give those bottles up - they're like his paci / lovie / blankie and if it gives him comfort then we'll hold off on that for a while.

He's walking while holding on and getting stronger and stronger on his feet every day. His crawling speed has really picked up and he can be in another roo

m in a flash!

Connor still sleeps really well at night (thank you!) but has been off on his napping. He's never really mastered the nap (except on weekends if we nap with him) so this isnt really a big deal for us, but he's wavering between one and two naps a day and about an hour each at best. I think i'll take the sleeping through the night over napping, so i'm not complaining at all!

He loves our dogs and still says 'dog' when he sees them or is looking for them. (sounds like duh)

His words include "out" and "out dogs" (sounds like ow duhs) accompanied by a pointed finger

"dada" (said often to his daddy) and "mama" (said in times of desperation)

He says "nana" to his nana and "no" quite clearly

"duck" during bathtime

the newest one which we've heard a few times now is "hi" when he waves (especially to cars in the parking lot or street)

He blows kisses and put is hands in his face for peek-a-boo

One of my FAVORITE things is when I'm holding him and he suddenly puts his head on my shoulder and arms around my neck in a big hug. He will also put his hands on your face and stare right into your eyes. Talk about melt my heart!!

As much as I know how much he loves me - this little boy is very into his dada right now. When we're at home - it's all about daddy. He doesnt leave his dada and wants to be where he is, preferably in his arms or on his shoulders. Daddy is the favorite right now, which is just fine with me - it makes me so happy to see.

Connor also loves being with his nana and aunties and grammy. They love and adore him and he has them all wrapped up tight - he's so treasured and brings them so much laughter and joy.

Now... i know this has been said almost monthly, but this REALLY is my favorite age. He's just so adorable and funny and mischievous and clever and adventurous a

nd sweet and cuddly ... all in one!

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We love you little boy. You continue to bring more happiness to us than you know. I literally feel my heart swell every morning i go into your room. I love that I get to be your mom. I couldn't imagine life without you. I love how you look at the world - so inquisitive to know more yet simple in your pleasures. You're easily happy and you love very big.

We love you and will make sure we do everything we can to make sure you know how loved and special you are.

We can't wait to see where you take us in the adventure of year 2!