The sweetest, most gentle boy.

You do have a long childhood ahead, with Lexie as your big sister.  She loves you dearly, just be prepared to stand your ground.  That’s hard to do at 10 months, but one day she will get what’s coming.  😉  Just remember she does love you.

You are almost walking; and so proud of yourself when you stand in the middle of the floor and dance, or clap, or throw toys.  We are so proud of you, too.

You are saying uh oh every time you throw a toy.  Or food.  Or cup. 

Whenever you see Scarlet or your beanie baby dog you say dog dog, with such delight!  You have a favorite dog toy, and now a bear too.  The rest of your vocabulary consists of mama, dada, pegnuin, (gengin), bear (bur), duck, geckie for Lexie (sometimes), ball, llama, up and yay!  I know there are a few more, but I am forgetting them.

You are so smart.  And so laid back.  Your sheepish, shy smile reminds me of your uncle Jeremy’s.

You are just so easy going.  We are able to go to friends’ houses and you go straight to sleep at nap time- no crying, no fussing.  You love your sleep, possibly more than Lexie.  And that’s saying something.

You do love your mama (and please, don’t forget it), but you are attracted to anyone who shows you affection, it just takes you a little bit to warm up.  Sometimes people won’t understand that, but don’t let it get you down.  It’s okay not to want to be the middle of attention, or want to be around lots of people, especially ones you don’t know well.

It’s okay to make people earn your trust.  And don’t forget it.

You love your daddy and can hear him come in the garage even when I don’t.  You worship Lexie, follow her everywhere, and love playing with her belly button.  There isn’t anything she can do that you don’t laugh at (well, except maybe when she hits you on the head with a wooden spoon …).  Yall dance together on the floor, play house, dinosaurs, and doll house (even if you don’t know it yet).  And Scarlet is your new favorite toy.

You love other kids and gravitate towards them easily; I can’t keep you still at Lexie’s gymnastics or the pool, for you wanting to go play.  

Just keep in mind, happiness isn’t found in other people, you must first find peace with God and thus happiness within yourself.

You’re so sensitive and sweet; don’t ever let anyone tell you that’s a weakness.  If there were more compassionate people in this wold it would be a better place.  You, sweet Bear, are going to make it great.

Oh, our “Mister, Mixy Maxy” as Lexie calls you, you are precious.  We love you more than words can say, and I can’t believe you will be 12 months old in just 5 short weeks.  Where have the last 10.5 months gone?

It will be a sad but joyous day when we celebrate.  I am so blessed and so proud to say I am your Mama, sweet Bear.