Watson is the most precious, happy, content, loveable, cuddly, active, funny little boy that we could ever ask for. His smile, giggles, belly laughs, and squeals never cease to make me smile. I thought I understood what kind of love a parent has for their children, but I never in a million years dreamed that it was this amazing.
Having a child completely changes EVERYTHING about life as you know it. From the little things like going for a run or running to the store, to the big things, like taking vacations or holidays...nothing is ever the same as it was. No matter where you are going or what you are doing, your mind is always thinking about your child...what they need, what they are doing, how they feel, are they cold, hot, hungry, tired...it is a never ending thought process. But I can honestly say that from 11:54am on July 21, 2011...I have not looked back! Yes, life is different, but oh my gracious it is SO much better!!!
Weight: 23lbs 1oz
Height: 31"
Diaper: Size 3
Sleeping: 11-12 hours at night...when we are on vacation he has actually had a few 14 hour nights...let's just say this little boy definitely plays hard! Taking two naps a day at two hours each. We are slowly beginning the transition to one nap...he is making it pretty easy though, so that is good!
Eating: He went through a phase this month where he didn't want to eat any vegetables, but overall he is a really good eater. He loves sweet potatoes, avocado, cheese, toast, muffins and yogurt. He is taking three bottles a day, 8oz each. We will now transition to whole milk...we'll see how it goes...this boy loves bottle time!
Clothes: 12-18 month
Watson is walking behind things now and it is so cute to watch! He is QUICK...I can tell that once he gets the hang of walking by himself it is going to quickly turn in to a run!
He loves books of all kinds...especially board books. These are lifesavers in the car...especially 11 hour road trips to Daytona for Student Life @ Daytona!
He has an incredibly adaptable personality which is a HUGE blessing considering all of the traveling we have been doing this summer. Thankfully he loves his carseat and can easily entertain himself so he has done great during all of our time on the road!
He loves playing with anything that can stack...he will stack a few and knock them over...he things it's hilarious :) He especially loves it when we build towers and let him knock them over.
Watson loves taking things out of a container and putting them back in. Not necessarily putting them back where they go...just putting them in A container :) For example...I have found a pair of Graham's socks, Watson's plastic shovel, several pacis, a paci clip and a few pens in the trash can... Then one day I couldn't find our car keys anywhere and just knew Watson had put them somewhere...well, that place was a tiny pocket in his sand toy bag...inside of my beach bag! Oh my the adventures we have ahead of us :)
Moving our barstools, his highchair, our dining room table chairs and pretty much anything he can move around the house is a daily occurrence for Watson.
He and Abby adore each other and he is very interested in what Hampton is doing...especially when he is in his exersaucer.
Playing in Abby's car...
Playing with the dishwasher has also become a favorite around our house.
We were able to spend a week in Atlanta for another Student Life Camp which was great! Despite staying in a dorm room, with a baby, our time in Atlanta was incredible. I loved getting to see several of my friends who live there and also spend another week with the Student Life team.
Loved seeing Mollie Ann and Wendy!
My best friend, Leigh, was in town again which is always a blessing to my heart! Watson loves cuddling with Leigh...I think she doesn't mind it too much either :)
We went to the beach for the Kendrick family reunion the weekend before the 4th. This was my first time to go in four years, and Graham and Watson's first time to go ever! I LOVE this time each year so it was wonderful to be back and see my family.
We were back in Birmingham for the actual 4th of July and celebrated with our friends, Matt and Brooke, at The Club. Such a fun night with great friends!
The morning of Watson's birthday we celebrated here at our house and were able to have some sweet time playing with our boy. Oh how we love him so much!
He loves this teddy bear these days...
His birthday party was the next day...which calls for a post of its own :)
