Fun To Be One!!

Drake officially turned one July 15th. He took his first steps on Father's Day and is mainly walking now, he crawls sometimes still. He only weighed 19lbs and 7oz at his one year check up but he isn't likely to be a big boy judging by Jeremy and I's size. He only says "dada" and "mama". He will clap when you say patty cake but that's about it. We have finally started letting Drake have over night visits with the grandma's. Woohoo!! That was a tough one. We went to Jamaica and I was actually okay. I didn't spend the whole time crying in the room because I missed my baby. His best friend/cousin Ryan had officially moved half way across the country to Kentucky :( She will be gone for 2 and 1/2 years. Jeremy is working the 7a-3p shift now so we actually have a normal schedule now. Drake is still going to Mother's Day Out 2 days a week when I work. It is amazing to see how excited he gets to see other children, especially cousin Parker.

Growing Like A Weed

Drake has started going to Mother's Day Out twice a week so he can interact with some other kids. He has done really well, however the teachers asked my mother in law if he was been held alot. He doesn't want the teachers to set him down. I finally got a new vehicle so that Drake has a DVD player to watch Baby Einstein when we go somewhere. Jeremy and I are planning on going to Jamaica this summer. We are leaving Drake with the grandparents so that should be interesting, especially since he has never even stayed the night away from me. Drake still is not crawling yet. He is so close but just can't figure out how to get his arms to move.

So we have been super busy with all the holidays. Drake is rolling over every direction and can scoot himself backwards but hasn't started crawling. He gets on all fours and rocks but that is all and I am in no hurry for him to crawl. He is teething but no visible teeth yet. He went to the doctor two days ago and he has a double ear infection and a severe cold. He is doing better now though. He is such a happy baby and is a real snuggler. I can't believe he is already 6 months old! It goes by so quick. He is still spitting up like crazy. Today he spit up in Jeremy's face and it looked like a bird pooped on him. I laughed so hard I couldn't breath.

Drake weighed 14lbs at his doctor's appointment and he is 24inches long. He is finally catching up. He isn't rolling over yet but he is so close to rolling from his back to his stomach. I am guessing he will start any day now. He has a good grip and he thinks it is really funny to pull my glasses off my face. He has also started grabbing onto Roxy's legs or collar. She doesn't try to bite him though she just looks at me and Jeremy for help. He was so good at Thanksgiving. He just smiled at anybody that would hold him. Hehas started to show some fear of certain people, but he usually warms up to them after a little while.

Joy in Every Moment

Drake is now fascinated with his voice and mouth. He loves to babble and hear himself. This morning when he woke up I put him in bed with Jeremy and I hoping he would go back to sleep, but no instead he started to make motorcycle noises with his lips. I finally got up with him after about 5 minutes. He is getting so big. He has his 4 month check up on the 17Th. I can't wait to see how much he weighs.