Only two more weeks

I am still amazed at how quickly time can pass and all the daily accomplishments Aiden continues to make. Each day he looks older and learns something new. The joys of motherhood are indescribable! As exciting as each new thing learned is, it also reminds me of how much he has grown up in the last 11 1/2 months. I am not too emotional of a person (rarely cry at anything except the occasional chick flick lol) but I cannot recall a week that has gone by where I haven't had at least one moment of welled up eyes. Not out of sadness or hormones, but out of pure love and joy for my son. I know these days of Aiden's face lighting up when I come home from work, or the times he lays his head on my leg while I am sitting on the couch, are limited so I will continue to cherish every memory!

It is now two weeks until Aiden's first birthday. The invitations are out, reservations made, and the cake has been chosen...am I ready? NO!! It's his first birthday!!!! What kind of mom is ready for her first childs birthday?!?! I am so excited to experience it, but it is definately a scary thought. It sure didn't feel like a year, that's for sure. Aiden has been walking a lot more often recently. The other day, he was standing at the couch when I came into the house from work, and he walked all the way to the door to greet me. That was the furthest he has gone independently, which was about 10 steps. He is all over the place though. He still finds crawling to be the best option since it is quickest =-)

All in all, he is one happy, healthy and loved little guy. I have a couple cute video's I have to figure out how to post...I will work on that one.