We did it! We made it through the first year. I feel a huge sense of relief. Now he can drink cow's milk and eat honey and sleep with a stuffed animal. Praise God for his blessings. I do not know why he chose to bless me with a healthy, joyful, energetic, smart boy...but I am so thankful he did. I do not deserve such grace. My heart is overflowing with thanksgiving.
Will is a little man now. Babbling away, busying himself with toys...working one to the next. His favorite remains the ball-popping dinosaur. And balls in general. Any size, any color. He loves the big beach ball I got for him. He also likes cars and things that move with wheels.
He also loves to be outside. He likes to ride in his wagon or in the bike trailer. He likes to take walks and go to the swings at the park. He loves the splash park and the pool, and even the little baby pool I set up for him in the backyard. He loves to play in the water!
To keep him entertained while I'm making dinner, all I need to do is open the cabinet where we store all the plastic stuff: leftover containers, water bottles, sippy cups. He will go to town in there. He likes to put the caps on and off of the cups and bottles, and he'll pull out the biggest container and push it around the floor like a car. And sometimes, he just wants to cling to my legs which I don't mind either.
He's eating most everything, but temperamentally. I cannot complain. It is funny to see his face when he eats something he doesn't care for. The disgust!
He isn't walking yet, but he's pulling himself up on everything and walking with a push-toy. I don't think it will be long before he's walking on his own.
He still loves Bella--he constantly hugs her and pets her. "Bella" is still his only real word. But Bella and I are old news as soon as Daddy comes home! He gives him a big hug and is always excited to wrestle or play football with Daddy on the living room floor.
It is such an amazing experience being a mom. Every day is an adventure. Every day is better than the one before. I am excited to know that I'm only on the beginning of this journey, and the best is yet to come!
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