Kade is 1!

Kade Robert-

How can it be that a whole year has passed since you were born?  You have changed so much over the past year.  It has been my privilege to be your Mommy! 

You are such a big boy!  At the doctor on Monday, you weighed 32lbs 13oz.  You have officially surpassed Sissy in the weight department.  Currently, you are barely still wearing 24 month clothes, but not for much longer. 

You are a fantasitc eater.  If I don't feed you fast enough, you let me know with grunts that escalate to yelling if I don't hurry up.  I have yet to find a food that you don't like.  You still eat quite a bit of baby food, but are eating more and more table foods everyday. 

A main reason for eating more table food is you are FINALLY getting more teeth!  For the past 5 months, you have only had your bottom two teeth.  Within the last week, you have gotten 3 more teeth, and are working on about 3 more! 

On the 4th of July, you took your very first step.  You are now taking quite a few.  We love to watch you.  If you don't think about it, you can walk around pretty good, but as soon as you realize what you're doing, you sit down and laugh.  You are pretty proud of yourself when you walk around.  We are, too! 

You continue to be the happiest little boy.  It doesn't take much at all to get you to smile and laugh.  You  love your big sister.  You want to be near her all the time, and doing whatever it is she is doing.  She takes great care of you and watches out for you.  Daddy calls her a little "mother hen", because she is always so concerned about you.  You also love to roughhouse with Daddy.  You squeal and laugh when Daddy tosses your around. 

Kade, you are so ornery!  You are fascinated with everything and want to know how it works, and/or take it apart.  I love that you are so inquisitive.  It keeps me on my toes.  You like to laugh at us when we tell you no.  The other day, you were rattling the baby gate that leads to the basement.  I told you, "No, Kade!"  You turned, smiled at me, then rattled the gate even harder.  I think we might have a few things to work on.  :)

You are saying just a few words now.  "Mama, Dada, no, yes, ball, and bath", although the last two sound very similar.   You are a little parrot.  If we say something, you try to imitate us.  It is adorable.

Kade, it was just a little over a year ago that I can remember thinking, "Man.  I'm a little nervous.  I know what to expect with a little girl. A boy is so different."  And you know what?  It is completely different!  And, I love it!  I love the differences between you and your sister.  You are the perfect final piece to our family.  God knew exactly what we needed to complete our family, and I am so thankful for you.  Love you, baby boy!

Love-
Mommy