Teddy Turns One!

On April 28th, our sweet Teddy turned one. It's unreal to think that just a year ago I looked like this:

I weighed over 140 pounds (which on my five foot frame is quite a bit of weight) and I was SO uncomfortable. I literally had difficulty breathing when I sat down because of how Teddy pushed up on my lungs. But it was all worth it, because then my sweet 8lb 6oz boy was born.
 

Chest to chest right after giving birth. I have cried with joy every time I have met my babies (excuse the triple chin- as mentioned before I had a few extra pounds on me :) )

And now look at him- the cutest little rascal:

He likes to bang the pots and pans as I make dinner

As well as get into all the cupboards. We put locks on them (see the cupboard door), but he was still able to get into this specific one. We finally replaced the lock when he spilled the maple syrup... BIG mess!

My cute mess maker

He loves being outside and LOVES strawberries

On his actual birthday, I took both Teddy and Nayeli to their one and three year well check-ups, respectively.

The windows at the doctor's office are on the third floor making them fascinating.

Poor Teddy had to get shots (my mother-in-law is convinced he'll never forgive me for the trauma I caused tohim on his birthday) but after a nursing and a good nap he was back to normal. It was a pretty standard day, except that Nayeli and I made cupcakes for him to celebrate that night when Ben came home.

We sang Happy Birthday, then let him dig in. He licked the candle...

...then licked the frosting off the top...

Then dumped the chocolate cake bottom on the floor! Whose child is this anyway?!

He is just precious, isn't he?

We did baths and pajamas, then opened gifts. Nayeli was happy to help out with the opening, of course.

It was a pretty simple day, but that's the way I like birthdays. I am not an elaborate party planner, and so while my kids are little and I can keep it simple, I will. 

As a side note, I sewed a pennant banner that can be used for birthdays at our house, but it wasn't done in time for Teddy's birthday. When I did finish it, I decided that it had taken so long that by golly, I was going to hang it up somewhere. So it's out on my porch right now, making our apartment reminiscent of a circus.

Back to Teddy- he has been a difficult baby (see this post) but he is the sweetest, cutest, most loving little boy and I love him with all my heart. I am so happy he came to our family and for the things he has taught me about patience, love, sacrifice, and myself. 

Happy birthday sweet Teddyman! We sure are happy you brighten our lives every day!