Jed's birthday was a wonderful day. We started his day with a few gifts. Evangeline got Jed a huge Mickey Mouse "walking" balloon. He didn't quite know what to think about it at the time, but he's warmed up to it and enjoys batting old Mick around the playroom.
Evangeline knew she was getting one last present from us, but she had to wait until Jed's birthday. We got both of the kids a bean bag. Oh my, Evangeline was so excited when Kyle walked out with them!
They were both pretty pumped about the bean bags....
We went to Sunday School and afterwards was our annual church picnic. The weather could not have been lovelier. After church we came home and went for a swim. It was the first time we all four swam together since living here. Evangeline went with me to pick out an ice cream birthday cake from Dairy Queen. Peggy came over for dinner. Jed got his first bit of ice cream. It was so funny to watch him eat it. I would put a little bite in his mouth and it would take him a while to decide to close his mouth around it. After he finally did he made a look of confusion and then immediately made the sign for "more". He loved it, but was totally baffled by it.
After the cake we went out to give the bubble machine a try. I could not believe the quantity of bubbles that thing put out! Jed was a tad frightened. I have to admit, it was a bit overwhelming, especially for someone with not much bubble experience. Evangeline loved it of course, and Jed did come around after he saw how much fun big sis was having.
The baby days seem to be officially behind me now that my little guy is 1. It's so sad to close this chapter in my life since I know he will be my last baby. The baby stage is intense, but it sure is precious and one I would never say I was ready to put behind me. When it was just Evangeline I still had a longing for all of the things she did to not be the last time I would experience those things. I ached each time she slipped from one stage to the next. Jed has filled the missing piece in my heart and I am at peace with the fact that these things I am experiencing as he grows are the last time I will experience them with my own children. As much as it makes me sad, I feel that it's ok. Jed definitely completes the picture. I can focus on my journey as a mother with the two children I have and not feel like there's something missed. I can look forward. It does make it that much harder to cut the apron strings with Jed though.
- He loves to eat avocado and watermelon. He also likes chicken and apples baby food.
- Jed says "uh-oh, whoa, mama, dada". It's so funny when he says "uh-oh. He usually has to practice a few times before he gets it right..."uh, uh, oh, uh-oh".
- He goes to bed at 8:00pm. Wakes up around 6:00-7:00am.
- He's been sleeping through the night for the past 2 weeks now. (Hopefully I didn't just jinx that by writing it down.
- He's not attached to anything in particular and prefers being held to any certain blanket or toy.
- He likes constant interaction.
- He does the sign for the word "more". He usually starts in with this sign the second he gets in his high chair.
- Jed LOVES his sissy!
- He hates having his teeth brushed. It's a battle every time.
- He isn't crazy about being read to, but he is made to sit through at least 1 book every night. He will learn to like them, by golly!
Jed, we love you more than you could ever know. You have blessed are family in so many ways. Happy birthday and may God bless and keep you now and forever.
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