Seth one year ago...
and Seth today!
Seth's birthday has made me reflect on the last year we spent together. One year ago we met our little boy. One year ago we were told our new born baby needed tests. We were told his heart might have some abnormalities, that he was high risk for spina-bifida. With tears in my eyes I accepted what might be. We anxiously and nervously awaited the results. We were relieved, and more thankful than words can ever express, when the results showed he was fine and healthy other than a heart murmur that would go away in time. In the year that followed Seth had many doctor visits, he had to see an audiologist, a plastic surgeon, and a urologist. Each new problem that arose, we faced head on and overcame. It has been a very busy year ending in a major surgery, and now at the end of it, I look back with gratitude. I look at my baby boy and only see how healthy and strong he is. I am thankful!
One year ago Seth depended fully on his parents. He cried a lot, slept very little, wouldn't allow us to put him down to sleep, demanded so much of us. Today is a different story.
- Seth walks (he had to learn to walk twice because of the cast. He walked at 10 months, then learned again one week after his first birthday)
- He plays with Grace and is happier doing his own thing.
- He feeds himself, and will eat anything he is given (or finds on the floor)
- He no longer uses a bottle, and is quickly learning how to use a cup instead of a sippie cup.
- Seth makes car sounds when he plays with his cars (he also makes them in his sleep).
- He is obsessed with his daddy's tools and will cary them all over the house.
- He loves to look at books, and loves being read to by parents or Gracie.
- He tries to use a spoon when he eats now.
- He has six teeth.
- He can say a few words (mom, dad, uh oh...) and can mimic us and other sounds.
- He has learned the art of tantrum throwing.
- He pretends to talk on the cell phone (and also uses the wii nun-chuck as his play phone)
- He is the worlds best snuggler! He loves blankies, soft stuffed animals, namely his tigger and little duck, and anybody who will hold him close.
- He kisses! I love to receive them over and over and over again!
- He is an absolute joy with the sweetest smile that melts my heart over and over again. I adore him! And can't begin to imagine this past year or future years without him! (Man, I'm feeling sentimental as I write this tonight...I know, it shows)
