Kade Turns ONE!!!!

Wow!!! Is it even POSSIBLE that it has been an ENTIRE year since that insane day? The one where I woke up at 11 p.m. thinking "this cannot be happening!". The one where I drove to the Women's Center crying and feeling like an idiot as I walked in and said "I'm in labor" :( That was one for the books. The year was crazy, and here we are at Kade's #1 birthday!
I wish everyone had the chance to spend time with this little guy like I do. Adjusting to being a stay-at-home mom has had some very difficult times, yet amazingly rewarding times as well. And, through it all, I have loved, loved, loved my time with this sweet boy. He is generally a super content and happy kid. He's had his moments and I am sure will have more but we just love his guts!
Kade's smile will seriously light up the darkest room, and cheer even the saddest heart. When he smiles, its with his entire body, especially face, and his eyes get the sweetest little twinkle in them. He is going to have the craziest most fun personality. He watches Reagan so intently (that's not always a good thing!), but has learned from her cute, playful, joking personality as well.
He loves to have his hands and feet nibbled on, his back rubbed, his cheeks kissed, but does NOT like to wear his diaper. He likes anything that makes noise and especially music. He's a great dancer be-boppin' up and down and swingin' his left arm all around. He goes down easy, takes good naps, finally sleeps through (most) nights, loves loves to be read to, loves to brush his teeth, LOVES soft blankies, and has turned into such a lover. He loves to put his head anywhere on you and says "aaahhhh". As sweet as he is, he is also insanely true to the BOY personality. ALready tries to "fix" things, gets into anything and everything at ALL times (yeah, never leave him alone!) and uses both his right and left hand to eat, put balls in places, etc.
Don't praise him or make a big deal about him trying to walk or stand, because he will immediately not do it. Of course he is spoiled and loves to be carried around, held, and shown everything saying "dis". He doesn't say much but has some pretty demanding traits already. He will crawl over to you, throw his hands straight in the air and says "up". He is known to say "dis'" and "dat" and today, in such a sweet voice, put my cell phone to his ear and said "hello". He does do all done, more, and milk in sign language but he basically gets what he wants with his million dollar smile. Oh how we love him. So blessed to have him choose us as his parents! Happy First Birthday my sweet little boy. You are insanely loved by everyone!
(here are a few pictures taken by Kim)