Happy 1st Birthday Nathan!!

It is so hard to believe that a year has passed since Nathan entered our lives...sometimes it feels like it was just last week, and other times it seems like there was never a time without him.  He has turned into a little person, walking everywhere now (he doesn't crawl anymore), saying a few simple things, communicates well using actions and pointing, can play by himself for a while, loves books though won't always sit still for the entire book, and screaming/crying when he's unhappy (often this is when I've taken the car key away from him!).  Andrew and I think he's just perfect, and he brings us so much happiness.

11 months old

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Newborn

Look! The Story of the little mole who knew it was none of his business. Such a cool poo book!

What else is here...what's this one?

Moo. Very cool.

But look what else is here...Roar and Ten Little Ladybirds....

Oh, heavy book!

Eh, who's ever heard of a duck on a bike!

Oohhh, Hairy Maclairy!

Hi Mummy, I'm making a mess for you to tidy up!

Is there a Wocket in your pocket?

Nathan pulled out half the books on the lowest shelf of the bookcase, one by one. He was surrounded by books. This seems to be a favourite past time of his lately!

Well, I'm back to work next week, wondering why I didn't take off an entire year instead of 7 months. Andrew is taking over baby duties for 6 weeks, and then Nathan goes into child care.  It has certainly had its moments, but in general I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at home...in that exhausted, don't know where the time goes kind of way.  I've just loved watching my boy grow and develop on a daily basis.