Mornings with Evan

Saturday mornings with Evan might just be my favorite part of the week. Even on those days when he decides it's going to be a really early start, it's always entertaining. I don't know what Dan will do if Evan turns out to be a morning person too.

Here he is enjoying a few Cheerios and testing out his toys.



We were pretty sure Evan was going to go away to college still eating baby food, but this week he really surprised us. On Monday any table food that hit his mouth was quickly raspberried out (except Cheerios and Puffs). The very next day, he couldn't get enough of table food. . . green beans, peas, noodles, eggs, even curried cauliflower! He loves spicy food. Given the choice between the hot dogs and the smoked sausage, he fed the hot dog pieces to the dog. Smart kid.

In Pictures...

Here's a video of Evan's first year in pictures.

Enjoy it. We certainly have...

Happy 1st Birthday Evan Henry!

First birthdays are supposed to be a big deal, and Evan's was no exception. He had a big party on Saturday, complete with cake, balloons, a funny birthday hat, and presents. It was so much fun, he had to take a nap right in the middle of the party, but who can blame him?! He didn't know what to do with his cake, but I'm happy to report that he did finally eat some of it on Sunday. Maybe he just wanted to wait until the official day?

After Saturday's festivities, Evan spent Sunday afternoon lounging in his new pool.

Happy Mother's Day

Everyone asked me if this Mother's Day felt different since it was the first one I got to celebrate as a Mom. It did, but not in the way I expected. Last year there were no diapers to change. This year there were plenty. Last year I was just a few weeks away from delivery, but well rested and with no clue how many sleepless nights lay ahead. This year I know sleep deprivation all too well. Last year I was organized, Type A, and (almost) always rational. This year? Ha! Last year, I loved my Mom. This year, I love her even more, but I also have a profound new respect for her. That's probably been the biggest surprise - just how amazing and wonderful motherhood is. It's the only thing I know that feels some days like it might just kill me but that I embrace every day when I see Evan's smiling face (and his pouty one). I don't know if it's chemical, neurological or just instinct that kicks in, I just know it's awesome.

11 Months!

It's going to be a very busy month for Evan's Dad. He has two birthdays to remember, Mother's Day and our anniversary. Poor guy. I *almost* feel bad for him.

Evan is 11 months old and counting down to the big birthday. He's adding new words and sounds every week - "uh oh" being the new favorite. He'll drop things on the floor just so he can say it.

I think I passed an official milestone in motherhood this week too. Evan was throwing a fit in the grocery store and by the time we checked out I was paying for an open package of baby snacks. All stores should stock these things - they'd make a killing from desperate mothers.

His new favorite sleeping position. How can this be comfortable?