11.07, It Has Been 13 Months.
It is November 16, 2007. It has been 13 months since you blessed my life with your touch.
This past month, something beyond words has been happening. That’s going to make this really difficult for me, because Mommy’s trying really hard to use her words right now.
All this time, since the day I worked harder than I ever have before, I have been amazed while watching you become.
This past month has been insane. For the first time, you are really showing us what a little person you are. Oh, don’t get me wrong, we’ve been seeing your personality for some time now.
But not like this.
Where on earth did you get that smile? And that silly way you have of hamming for us?
Who passed on that attittude!?
You give me this look at times as if to say, “Oh, Good Lord, Mother, I mean, REALLY.” I’m left just *blinking* after you, wondering, “When did my little goo-ball develop real human emotions and quirks!?”
I SWEAR you are already trying to make jokes with us. Do you know how proud I am of that?
And by the way, this recent development of you actually coming to me and going, “Uhhn!” whenever you have a turd onboard? I LOVE THAT. I have this little thing you might like, sweetie… it’s called a “potty.”
You wave now, with purpose. When Daddy goes “bye-bye” for work, you give your little, parade salute. The other night, you even said, “butbut” from your stance in the bathie as you waved to the most proud Daddy ever.
Zack, the doggie (Ogg-Ogg!) is still your bestest friend and favorite obsession, second only to “owsigh!” (outside).
If you don’t get the proper amount of exposure to both of these each day YOUR HEAD WILL LITERALLY FALL OFF YOUR BODY. We have learned to keep lots of super glue and duct tape on hand for rainy days.
When you are tired of your toys, you run to me, arms outstretched, for a hug. You climb into my lap, and you nestle your face into my neck, and you sigh audibly, “Ahhh-mmmmm.” It is the sound of love. You own me.
You ate your first, whole apple of your very own, with skin! this past month. Well, it WAS going to be mine, but as we were sitting next to one another on the couch, you looked up at me, took it, and started to eat it. I was amazed.
Who taught you how to do that?
I watched you, trying not to cry over something so silly as you eating an apple… but it means you’re not a baby anymore. That makes me smile, swell with pride, and cry all at the same time.
You did this for the first time, too. You are learning too fast…
Over the course of many months, I have pointed at the River Tank Aquarium approximately one thousand and seventeen times, and showed you the “turtle! see the turtle honey!?” The other day, you stopped what you were doing, walked across the room, pointed at Eddie the Turtle and said, “Tard-ah!”
You are actually listening to me. You are learning.
And, you know, not that long ago, your Daddy and I saw Eddie trying to eat her own, stringy floater. So, quite frankly, she is quite a “Tard-ah.” Just one of the many (endless) things you have pointed out to me about the world that I didn’t see through my own, old eyes.
You take me one step closer to truly seeing the world for what it really is every time those amazing lashes slap down on that soft skin.
You actually make it look good.
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Ann
awwwwwwww….beautiful post!
*sniff*
MP
beautiful tribute to a brilliant baby
Donna
That is so sweet… it is amazing to watch them grow and develope. Now, print this off and re-read it over and over when he’s about 11-19.
Sleeping Mommy
It’s such an amazing feeling seeing your children this way, isn’t it?
This is a wonderful way to capture this moment of his growth and development. Just beautiful.
Libby
This post is exactly the kind of thing that makes me look forwards to having my own kiddos someday.
The Hotfessional
How sweet. What a great little boy. I love (LOVE) that third picture.
TX Poppet
So sweet I feel a diabetic coma coming on but it’s so worth it. You just made my afternoon.
Jo Jo
Now you’ve got me all gooey inside! That was so beautiful.
Daneille
Its hard to believe how quickly he is growing up ~ I remember when you were pregnant for him. Where has the time gone. You have an amazing talent to be able to word things so perfectly. I do have say that I think he gets the hammy looks for the camera from his daddy. You will find quite a few of those poses on the cd I gave John last weekend ~ lol.
dawn
mmmm sweet boy.
I love it and also fear it when Alex looks at me like he can call me on all my shit. When did these kids get so wise?
courtcourt
Aw!! He’s gorgeous, but you already knew that.
I think I started doing this at about 18 months…such a fun age. And now we’re coming up on 2 1/2, and I just recently did the same thing. Looking at pictures and thinking – when did you become such a little PERSON?!
(Which is probably why I continue to have babies…because my baby is GROWING too much!)
adena
he’s wonderful – such a cutie!
I just tagged you with the “7 things you might not know about me meme.” good luck!
Veronica
They grow up much too fast! I know exactly how you feel though, who the hell is teaching them all this new stuff?
Hey 13mths!!!! The milk test????
Mishelle-SAM
Oh how I loved reading this. My David is not far behind, and so my heart swells with pride for you, for me.
Hydes Like Us
Ah Lotus. You captured it.
-HH
imaginary sarah
Gosh darn it, Braden. You’re growing up too fast! Amos admires your feats of strength. Someday he will climb the Festivus Pole with you.
Wentworth Family Blog
very nice, and what a beautiful child!
Lisa Milton
Love those chubby baby arms. It’s ooey-gooey good…
Leanne
Hi!
Long time reader…. First time commenter. (ok I have only been reading for a month, I found your blog through Gayle at so what else, what else. Anywho I think you may inspired me to start blogging again. I have a 9 month old son and would love to capture his journey around the big blue marble somewhat like you have. (not exactly, because that would be stealing!) Love the blog, love the writing!
P.S. Your husband appears to be a musician, my husband works for Fender Guitars here in Scottsdale Arizona, weird.
Leanne
Joey
I love the post! Also been enjoying your blog, good thing you ran into me at NaBloPoMo, it’s always nice to find a new blog to read. Your son is so cute!
I even added you to my blogroll
Toni
What a beautiful tribute to such a handsome man.
OHmommy
What a LUCKY baby to have such BEAUTIFUL pictures and memories. What a good mommy. Love that pictures of his back with the dog. Sweet!!!
Oh, The Joys
Too cute!!!
donna
He is amazingly beautiful. What a little man!
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janet
wonderful tribute to your little man!
Sandy (Momisodes)
What a great post to look back upon. Your photos are great! I love his expressions
You truly captured what so many of us parents feel when we celebrate the tiny bitter-sweet feats our little ones accomplish day-to-day.
Two posts in a day? You’re making us all look like slackers missy!
Lady Language
Lovely post – it brought tears to my eyes and memories of my first born dear son who is now in Kindergarten. They grow so quickly and learn so much from you and you can only hope you capture and remember those moments – you certainly have!
melissa
Remember this…it goes by waaay too fast!
ToKissTheCook
Lotus, you guys have outdone yourselves- he is a beautiful boy! The changes come so quickly now, you’re smart to remember to write all down one step at a time.
Chantelle
Beautiful. What a super cutie! With big sweet eyes!
Angie
LOVE this. He is one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen. So glad you are enjoying him so much.
Have a great weekend.
Junebug
Seriously and possibly the cutest child ever! Great post. My little boy used to pat me on the back when I carried him and say, “My mama!” That was a feeling you get from no where else. My daughter used to look up and me and say, “Hold you!” How could you resist that?
Deb
“Become” is such a perfect word for it. My 15-month-old is exploding with human-ness all of a sudden with new words and jokes every day!
Man, your kid has gorgeous blue eyes.
Followed you here from Velveteen Mind. You’re bookmarked now.
Grandy
Beautiful post, Lotus!!
I have enjoyed “peeking” into your world, and SO get the emotions.
Thanks!!
Veronica Mitchell
Lovely.
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