Diego turned 1 on November 16th. And in true Diego style I awoke to his alarm going off around 5 am and his heart rate was at 32. The lowest it has ever been. Even on his birthday he continues to keep us on our toes. When he woke up around 7 am I started singing "Happy Birthday to you!" I didn't stop singing it the whole day. I dressed him in his "I'm the Birthday Boy" shirt before I left the house. It killed me that I had to go to work in the morning but as soon as I got home we started to celebrate.
We had a party with the family at our family's pizza place and he had a great time. He cried when everyone sang to him but then he ate cake and was over it.
When I got him to sleep at night I sat on my bed thinking about the day I had him and how much joy he brings me. I thought about when I first found out that I was pregnant with him after waiting such a long time for him and how after every OB appointment I would sit in my car almost in tears in disbelief that I was really pregnant and thanking God that he was giving us another sweet child.
We have been through SO much with him in a year. More than I ever thought I would be capable of handling but it has been a good testament to us that he is meant to be here with our family. Trials and all.
* He weighs 19 lbs 13 ounces and he is 30 inches tall
* We just started him on milk and he is doing well considering his milk allergy so we are thrilled about that.
* He started walking at 11 and a half months. Sooner than my other kids and he walks everywhere. It is so cute to watch him on his wobbly legs.
* He is into EVERYTHING! My house looks like it has been hit with a tornado everyday. I am finding out how unbaby friendly it is.
* He waves bye, Loves his baths, and still cuddles with me.
* He says, Mama, Dada, Ball, Ba Ba (bottle) and shakes his head yes and no. He also covers his mouth when he coughs and he puts his hand by his ear to pretend to talk on the phone.
He is so wonderful and I am so glad to call him mine. I just love him so much!
