It is hard to believe I am typing the words "one year" in this post. It some ways it represents one of the hardest, if not the most exhausting year of my life. In other ways it represents an accomplishment that I have in fact survived a year of trying to raise two babies eight months apart. But mostly it is another reminder of God's faithfulness with the "surprise blessing" to our family. I may not have chosen this for myself but He had other plans and they included Jonathan Mark. Happy Birthday Jonathan!
On September 1st, 2009 we welcomed an 8lb 10 oz baby boy who now is right at 24lbs.
He was 21 inches long and now is in the 97% in height measuring 32 inches
He has changed from a child who seemed to cry constantly into one is "so happy" according to reports from childcare workers.
In the beginning he wanted to be held constantly but now has taken his first steps and wants to be on the move without restriction or confinement.
His first word was "ball" which is also one of his favorite toys to play with.
He is quite stubborn and has a mind of his own.
He has brought some added chaos into our home but also many laughs.
He adores his brother which has become one of the biggest blessings to watch as their relationship develops.
He is happiest around people and is quite talkative.
He loves to "unload" things- books out of a basket, toys out of a container, food off of his highchair, tupper ware out of the cabinet, toilet paper off a roll, and water out of the water table.
Responds to Jonathan, Little J., Johnny Happy, and simply J
He has changed so much in twelve months and we have also changed as we learn to parent this independent baby boy into a young man after God's own heart.
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