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Happy Birthday Reuben!

I cannot believe that Reuben turns one this week!  I was looking through pictures and said to Jordan "Long nights, but a short year!"  Aunt Tori gave him his first haircut this week and now he looks like a little man.  I started to get a little sentimental about it, but it was actually short lived.  (Jordan is encouraging me to look a little more "glass half full"!)  Here is why I am happy to have a one year old:
  • I know my baby so much better than I did a year ago. I know his personality and a few of his opinions! 
  • He can communicate more effectively.  It helps to meet a baby's needs when he can tell you directly.
  • A summer with a 1, 3 and 5 year old sounds exciting.  Swimming and walks, we are going to have a good time!
  • Fewer all nighters!  He is doing so well with his nights!  He is more of a Jonah napper, but hooray for the nights!
Reuben is working on his walking skills.  He took is first baby steps this week.  I would not call him a walker yet, but he wants too so badly.  He runs around the house with his little walker and is so happy to be able to get where he wants.  He gets into all of Audrey's stuff, much to her dismay!

Reuben's acid reflux has really calmed down.  We are going to the chiro about once a month now, and also let him have a paci more than I would normally let a one year old.  It helps him swallow more and keeps the carpets cleaner!

I am gearing up for a dairy free birthday cake!  I think that I am going to try to make a farm cake.  If it is any good I will post a picture!

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