12 Months!

It really is hard to believe but Jimi is 12 Months (and 5 days) old already!

Weight: 22lb 5 oz (42%) Height: 31 inches (85%)

As usual, catching this little boy and getting him to stay still for a picture was quite difficult. It is amazing that in the little over a month he has been walking he has gone from a few steps at a time to full on running. He is still proving to be a picky eater, although his doctor doesn't seem concern since his weight is still maintaining the same percentile even though he's still active. Maybe once he gets more than one tooth he'll be more interested in eating real solid foods. Until then we'll just keep on trying....

Jimi still isn't sleeping through the night but the doctor said at this rate we probably shouldn't expect it until he gets his teeth in. That doesn't give me much hope for sleeping through the night for the next few years considering James got his teeth in late and Jimi only has one thus far. Sigh. I don't think my body would know how to sleep through the night anymore anyway. I haven't been able to do so since I was about 4 months pregnant with Jimi.

Jimi seems like he'll be speaking any day. He is definitely trying to make words and every day they become clearer and clearer. I'm sure some of the words are clearer to us because we see him everyday but even people who don't can understand what he is trying to communicate. Most of his words aren't clear pronunciation though yet. It is amazing to watch him learn and understand more clearly every day. 

This past year has been one of the most amazing of our lives to be able to experience all of the awesomeness that comes with being a parent. There are definitely challenging and frustrating days but overall it is the most positive and rewarding experience. I would sum up parenthood this far as every emotion bundled into raising one little person. There is so much joy, excitement, hopes, fears, frustration (with the occasional tears), and love. 

This once itty bitty baby.....

Is now this fun, crazy, energetic little boy:

The month has been very exciting around here. James start his position at Jackson High School in Everett and has had several shows with the big band MoJo and 20 Riverside. I ran another race with my father. This time one benefiting a local elementary school's PTA. We've also had several visitors from out of state for Jimi's birthday party and baptism (both on the same day). James' grandparents made the long drive from Alabama and my mom and step-dad flew out from Virginia. I'll write another post about Jimi's baptism and birthday party another time but it is late and I'm sure I've only got a few hours before Jimi is awake again...