I have a 1 1/2 year old!

Crazy!  It's just crazy how fast time goes.  I can remember being in the hospital pacing the room next to our birth mom.  I was so nervous.  Didn't know what to expect.  What I should do.  But once he was born, they placed our baby boy in my arms.  It was the sweetest and happiest moment in my life!  I'd only met his birth mom 3 days before he was born, but the instant connection we shared was emotional.  She's like a little sister or cousin to me.  She reminds me so much of my family.  If it wasn't for the selfless decisions of Liz, Xander wouldn't be here with us.  She loved the baby growing inside her so much that she chose to bless Nick and I with our first born.  

Xander is the happiest, spunkiest, most adorable little boy in the world!  He also has a temper the size of the moon, but I wouldn't trade his wild side for anything.  Yes, I might complain, but really, I wouldn't be in the happiest place in my life if it weren't for him.  But again, which kid don't throw temper tantrums   If you say your kid don't, you're kidding yourself!  ha!!  He brings so much joy and happiness into our lives!

We go to the doctor on Friday for official stats, but here's some fun facts of Xander:

~ wears size 3 diaper during the day and size 4 at night

~ wears size 18-24 month clothes

~ size 6 shoe

~ is often found building things, climbing on things, or playing with balls

~ puts food on your silverware and feeds yourself...cutest thing ever!

~ enjoys painting, just like your mama!

~ still loves to read books and turn the pages

~ gives us the sweetest hugs and kisses

~ says so many words, combination words, and the newest today is cheese...for taking pictures and arrrrrggghhhhh for pirates

~ so serious all the time still

~ you're not too picky of an eater.  Things you don't like... broccoli, raw carrots, and reheated foods...silly boy!

~ loves to eat sauces by dipping your finger or by the spoonful

~ you're ready to go down the stairs by yourself, but mama's not ready to let you.  you conquered the patio step and snuck out of the house today.  It was 32 degrees out and you were out playing with your water table (no water in it).  Mama decided to bring it inside, give it a bath and now you play inside with it

~ Hawkeye's your best friend, although Hawkeye would rather be left alone. He's an old dog that wants to sleep, but you want to chase him around the house!

~ loves to help.  you put things in the trash, put your dirty laundry in the hamper and you pick up your toys and put in their bins!

~ you take a lot of breaks in your day!  Mama is always removing you from situations to give your destructive self a break from the trouble you are about to have

~ you would rather not drink your milk.  But mama still makes you finish your morning cup before you can have anything else

And that's all I can think of with your screaming sister at my side...

And just because this is how your teething sister is doing today...that darn tooth is really bothering her!

Love ya Xander boy!