Why I love my baby today
Ryan is 47 weeks old today! Amazingly, he is coming up to a year. I love being a daddy.
Here are 47 reasons why I love him today, and every day:
Here are 47 reasons why I love him today, and every day:
- He gets really excited to see me when I come home from work.
- He has a big smile.
- He has six tiny little baby teeth poking out through his gums.
- He saw his mommy peeling a banana for him today and said "nanana"!
- He loves the bath.
- He perks up when he hears California Dreamin' covered by The Essentials.
- He says "dadadadada" when he sees me.
- He plays peek-a-boo with me.
- He has big, expressive eyes.
- He loves to be held and walked all the time.
- He self-feeds grated carrot and makes a mess everywhere!
- He enjoys listening to Enya.
- He looks for me anxiously when he hears me in another room.
- He loves to crawl around and explore everything.
- He plays with his drum and has decent rhythm.
- He looks really cute in his red t-shirt and little blue jeans.
- He drinks his mommy's nutritious milk several times a day.
- He enjoys riding in his stroller with me to Subway, Wendy's, or Quizno's.
- He naps soundly.
- He cuddles my neck when I hold him.
- He can pull himself up to a standing position.
- He loves his toys.
- He likes books and enjoys being read to.
- He is learning sign language.
- He gets into his car seat without a fuss.
- He sleeps in the bed with his mommy and me and snuggles into us.
- He bites, but he doesn't mean it to hurt.
- He is fascinated by everyone and everything.
- He likes to go swimming in the pool.
- He falls asleep on my shoulder.
- He bangs things together to make noise.
- He squeals when I tickle his belly.
- He smiles and makes complete strangers happy to see him.
- He grabs the pieces off the board when his mommy and I are playing chess.
- He loves to see himself in the mirror.
- He laughs hysterically when I make a funny face.
- He made me realize how tasty lentils are when mixed with pureed squash.
- He likes seeing other babies and children.
- He always smiles for the camera.
- He is strong!
- He is immediately curious about anything new or different.
- He is extremely good-natured.
- He furrows his brow when something puzzles him.
- He reaches his arms out to me when he sees me.
- He likes things to be in the right order.
- He makes me happy just to think about him.
- He is the most beautiful baby in the world!
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