The Boatman Family: June 2012

Seriously, 1 year old in just a few short weeks? It just doesn't seem possible! Mason, you have grown into a smart, funny, compassionate, and loving boy. You will soon no longer be a baby, but a toddler, oh my! These last few months have been the most fun, I think. It is such a thrill watching your brain work and figure out the world around you. I have loved every minute spent with you, and I thank God that I've been blessed to be able to stay at home with you this past year. I love you buddy!

We have been so busy lately with summer coming up. I turned the big 3-0 in April, Billy received his BA from UofHD, and Mason will be turning 1 on June 23rd! We took a trip to San Antonio and Austin a few weeks ago and took Mason to Sea World. He was more interested in the birds than the dolphins, Beluga whales, or Shamu, but I'm sure that will be different next time! We can't wait for more trips with you!

For the baby books:

You started pulling up at 9 1/2 months
You started crawling (instead of army crawling) on my 30th birthday - I'm so proud!
You were standing for a few seconds on your own at 10 months
You also started waving and holding a sippy cup on your own at 10 months
For a brief time, you would lean in for kisses. I bet it's not long until you do it again!
You started walking with push toys around 10 1/2 months - you also started cruising the furniture around this time
A favorite thing to do is take all of your books off the bookshelf or empty laundry baskets of clothes. You could do it all day everyday!
You give "fives" - not so much "high" fives, but you give them on command
You started finger feeding yourself puffs and cheerios around 10 1/2 months, and other food like meats and fruits/veggies around 11 months
You love when I fake cough and you usually swat at my face and laugh
You are imitating us when we laugh, grunt, make funny noises, etc.
You started doing the rabbit nose like your cousin Julia!
You love helium balloons and are even trying to say balloon.
You babble a lot and make lots of sounds. You say "Ma Ma Ma Ma" when you're not around me and missing me. I think you tried to say "Daddy" the other day but it came out "Gaggy."
You love to look up at the planes and birds.
You are starting to develop some separation anxiety. You want Mama to hold you most times. Now even at naptime and at night, you hold on to me tight (I love this though!) and don't want me to put you down.
The fits have started! When we tell you "No" or "Don't touch" or take something away that you shouldn't be playing with, you have a pouty lip, sometimes throw yourself on the floor, and begin to cry. Uh Oh!!! ;)
You love to play peekaboo and play on your own to get a laugh from Mom and Dad!

Baby boy, you are growing up so fast! In just a couple of weeks, you'll be my big ONE year old, my little toddler. Your mom and dad love you so very much!