Sleep, dreams and basketball things...

Mommies like to keep track of their babies milestones. I've written a lot of these in your baby book, but I wanted to share them here.

First off, you have grown up so quickly, it's hard to believe that at the end of this week, we will be celebrating the first year of your life. You will be one in less than 20 days...how did that happen? I honestly feel like you born a few days ago, and now you're almost a big boy. I miss the days when I could hold you and stare at you for hours, but I wouldn't trade your toddling, giggling, curious self to go back, I want to see you run, laugh and grow.

At almost five months, you began to crawl. By six months, you were standing up in your crib and cruising. By seven months, you were standing on your own, by eight and half months you were trying to walk on your own, and on May 13th, you took your first steps at nine months old, and since then you've been my giggling little toddler. You've grown up so fast, and become so stubborn, but I wouldn't dream of missing a second of it.

A few weeks ago, I taught you how to dunk a basketball. The first time you did it, my heart swelled with so much pride, and I thought " that's it, my son is a genius." And then you went and did it yourself, then proceeded to pick up your toys and "dunk" them into your toy box. Seriously, kid, where did you get your smarts?

Right now, we're having a tough time getting you to sleep. Some days are fine, and then others, it seems like you could cry for hours. I wish I knew what would soothe you instantly, but for now, I'll just let you play until you tucker yourself out... you love playing basketball, my little Blazer. I hope you have the sweetest of dreams tonight... I hope I catch a sleepy smile :)