About this time one year ago I was just about to lay eyes on our little boy for the first time. Sometimes in my dreams I remember the soft, velvety feel and the wonderful, sweet smell of his sturdy little newborn body. When I am awake the details escape me, and I only slightly more clearly remember that he seemed ready to face life head on from his very first moments. What I remember most vividly and deeply is that the moment was beautiful and perfect; and we were and are undeservedly blessed.
Silas has grown up so fast in this first year and changed so much, but one thing that has not changed is that he confidently tackles the baby-sized adventures life throws at him.
He also tackles stuffed bears.
He also tackles us.
One year old Silas give the most tremendous hugs. He also gives a mean high five. He will cuddle anything soft, and loves to drape himself over the dogs and just rest his head on them.
One year old Silas has a lot to say. His favorite words currently include his “B” words like baby, bird, and bear. Some “D” words like dog and duck are popular too. He is also pretty handy with some more practical words like mama, milk and all done.
One year old Silas is just so close to walking. He winningly chose the moment when the whole family was together at his birthday party last weekend to take a few trips across the room on his own.
One year old Silas is such a great match for his big sister. She makes him laugh and keeps him in line. She is lucky to have a rough and tumble little brother who doesn’t mind being manhandled a little by a usually well-meaning four year old. He adores her.
In my first post ever about Silas I called him Superbaby. Before he was born, that is what Ali called him, so we decided to get a little more mileage out of that name and give him a Superbaby first birthday.
It has really been a super year with our Superbaby.
Happy birthday Superbaby Silas! I love you so, so much! You are the most huggable, kissable baby ever and I love you from the top of your curly mop down to your little piggies.
Mommy
