The hubs is gone again, so it was just the me, the little guy and Miss E on Micah's actual birthday. We headed to Krispy Kreme that morning for Micah's very first donut. I brought a little candle and we sang "Happy Birthday" to him right there in the store. It was pretty sweet, actually. E helped him blow out his candle and he dug right into the sprinkled up sugar confection. Honestly, he wasn't that impressed with the donut, much to my surprise. This kid can throw down some food...but donuts definitely aren't his fave.
After I dropped E off at a little play place in our town, I took Micah out to capture some 1st birthday pictures. I chose to take them at the same place I had my maternity shots made, just to make it a little bit more special. He is such a smiley kid, so happy and laid back. Taking his picture was so much fun. He crawled all over the place, chasing the camera (and the balloons). I think I really captured his personality, his beautiful blue eyes, and his sweet spirit.
I'm not a professional photographer by any means, which is why this picture is a little blown out. BUT, I think it's my favorite shot of the day. His eyes are truly THAT blue, you can see his precious little bottom teeth, his sweet little ever-so-curled-out ears, the swoop of his hair, and the hint of a smile. I just love him. Every.single.bit of him.
Micah is getting SO big. He wears 18 month clothes, size 4 diapers, and a size 3 1/2 shoe. Unless he's overly hungry, you can bet he's in a good mood. He jabbers a lot, but I when he's getting into stuff he's quiet like a ninja! Turn around for a second, and he'll be hiding under the table or 1/2 way up the stairs. He loves the water, almost all food, playing with cars, and his sister. He's curious and is very interested in how things work. He studies things, beats them on the ground, throws them around, tastes them and then will finally move on...it's a process :) He's much more snuggly than Elli was, but once he's had his fill he's on the move again. He's not really into books, he's much too busy for that, but he does love it when I sing to him. He'll sit and listen until the song is finished, and then he's off! M has the most adoring eyes. I think they'll get him in plenty of trouble when he's grown! Ha! He's tender-hearted like Elli, and really does not like to be scolded at all...it's like I break his heart when I tell him "no"! Now, don't get me wrong...he goes right back to doing whatever it was I told him to stop, but it hurts his little feelings in the meantime :)
When I found out I was having a little boy, I have to admit that I was a little bit nervous. C isn't around just a whole lot, and I was scared that maybe I wouldn't know what to do with a son. In case you didn't know, I'm not really the "getting dirty/outdoorsy" type! But I have found that this precious boy has brought more joy to my life than I could have ever imagined. He's totally different than Elli...much more rough & tumble, inquisitive & mischievous (in a perfectly precious way). But those differences are what makes him so special, and I can't imagine what my life would be like without him in it. Everyone told me that there is something truly wonderful about mothers and sons...and now I believe it. We have something great together, he & I. Something unique. I treasure him, my no-longer-a-baby boy. He holds my heart in his hands.
Happy birthday, Micah. You are so very loved.
