Grant is one!

I can't say enough about how complete and happy this boy makes us feel. He is a loud, strong, gorgeous, smart, sweet and at times fiery little man. He's kind of a beast. When he wants something or feels anything, he does it 150%!!! He's an all in kind of guy. When he's asleep and wakes up, he's immediately on his feet yelling for us. There's no five minute talk to yourself and play in your crib grace period his sisters gave us. Nope. He's UP and YOU HAVE TO BE TOO! LET'S GO!!!!! He runs and plays and LOVES being with his sisters. He just thinks they are amazing. When it's time to go get them at school he gets so excited and squeals with delight. He is still a full on mama's boy and will always love me the best (wink). He has always looked at me with a special sparkle and truly loves his mama soo much. I've also noticed that (besides me obviously) he's kind of a guy's guy. He loves hanging with his grandpas! Our girls always preferred the grandmas (and don't get me wrong he loves them too) but he just always seems happy to be held or played with by his grandpas. I love that! And my dad does too as he's OBSESSED with finally having a boy around. He has such joy in watching and playing with him. He loves every minute. This little bull in a china shop has truly brightened our lives and has actually brought some extra fire to our little family. He brings a certain spice that was missing before. He keeps us on our toes and always keeps us guessing. He's not too predictable.  Since I don't have all day to write this (as he NEVER naps consistently), I'm going to do a bulleted list to help me explain a little more about my little love:

- Has been walking since he was early in his 10th month (first in the fam)
- He is very "chatty" but doesn't say a ton of words in english. He says mama, dada, nom nom, "all done" with his hands and sometimes says what sounds like "done done done", Nigh nigh and he tries to say coco by saying oooooh oooooh. He also says "ooooo dat!" a lot and "oooooh duh"
- He's SUPER busy and rarely sits still.
- He loves to eat. Pizza is his favorite! He also loves fruit!
- He sleeps from 7:30 pm to around 6:30-7 am
- He naps twice a day. In the morning it's usually around 1-1.5 hours and the afternoon one is usually shorter around 40 mins. He's SO INCONSISTENT
- He's getting really good at kicking a ball around the floor like dribbling a soccer ball
- He loves climbing up on the couch and sitting like a big boy with us. He finally learned how to go down backwards
- He's had 4 bloody noses. Big time face plants and I'm guessing he's just getting started. He tends to go hard so when he falls, he falls hard
- He can throw quite the tantrum. If he's mad....he's pissed! Yesterday he stood in the middle of the room and threw himself backwards head first into the carpet
- He has curly hair! This boy has the best hair and eyelashes in the family!
- He's in a bitting phase. He mainly does it when he's hungry to get my attention. The girls are terrified to cuddle him too much because he will usually snuggle and be sweet and then bite them. He bites me all the time.
- He LOVES being outside. This is a dirty kid. He would dig in the dirt all day if I let him. He likes to try and eat the dirt and rocks too.
- He could probably use a bath twice a day. Stinky, dirty boy!
- He still loves a good mommy snuggle and gives great, wet kisses. He's my little love.

Stats/Dates to keep
24 lbs 4 oz (90%)
31 1/4" (90-95%)
19.5" (above 98%)

Sitting - April 20 (5 months)
first tooth - June 12 (almost 7 months
sleep through the night with no feedings (7.5 months)
crawling - August 2 (8.5 months)
stepping in between furniture - August 15 (almost 9 months)
walked two steps - September 21 910 months 4 days)
walking full time - October 15 (10.5 months)