Oliver @ Age 1

Can't believe my little baby is 1! Well, on September 15th. I probably shouldn't call him little because he indeed isn't! My arms are aching by the end of the day, but I've got some pretty toned arms to show for it :). I'm trying to jot all this down while both boys are trying to take a nap. I can hear Elijah kicking the wall in his room, we'll see if he gives in or not. Nap update: Both boys asleep! Hallelujah! Anyways, here are a few things about Oliver at age 1:

The Birthday Boy with cake on his face.

Stats:
Weight: 24 lb 6 oz (72%tile)
Height: 30.88" (81%tile)
Head Circumference: 98%tile-Still has that huge noggin! Perhaps he'll be super smart like his daddy when he grows up!

He is following the exact growth pattern as Elijah did. Which is odd to me because he is much more picky and does not eat as much as Elijah did. I'll have two big boys on my hands. My grocery bill is already showing an increase! Yikes! Anytime I go someplace people always say, "That's a big boy!" And in return Oliver gives them a big chubby smile. Unless he's tired. Then he'll just stare, whimper and turn his head away.
 
-Oliver is so sweet. He loves to cuddle. He is passionate. He loves big, plays hard and lets you know very loudly if he does or does not like something. 
-Loves to play chase with Elijah. Giggles and screams all over the house. My favorite is hearing them giggle together.
-Great sleeper. Great napper 1-2 naps a day. 7-7:30.
-Loves his bottle. Has 7 oz in the morning and one before bed. I've finally have gotten him to take a sippy at lunch and dinner, but only particular ones. He gets so mad if you give him something different. We are actually still doing formula. We introduced milk and his body did not like it. He got soooo constipated 2 weeks in a row that he would just sob and sob trying to poop. Finally gave him a suppository. Saddest thing ever. So we are trying other alternatives and will introduce the milk more slowly to see if that helps.
-Seriously, hardly gets sick. He's had probably 2 colds and a couple random fevers. But even if Elijah gets sick, which is more often than I'd like, Oliver doesn't always get it. Awesome. I chalk it up to the breastmilk I slaved over making the first 7 months. Or my neurosis about people germs. Probably the latter :)
-Is a major daddy's boy. LOVES his daddy. He'll just cry and cry when Matt leaves and he loves being held by him.
-Still only 2 teeth.
-Does everything but walk. Pulls up on stuff, crawls, walks along things. Can't stand alone yet, but then again he's never still long enough to find out! Always on the move.
-Loves opening all cabinets and shutting doors.
-Loves walking around with plastic golf balls in his mouth. Hilarious.
-Has started enjoying the slide at the park.
-Is terrified of the elevator. I have no idea why. It's only a big, dimly lit box that makes your stomach drop ;)
-Feisty. Starts throwing food when he's finished. Starts running away when you come over to take something away from him he shouldn't have. Then proceeds to throw a small fit about it. Of course, he forgets about it once you distract him with something else.
-Still in his infant car seat. I'm too cheap to buy another one so I'm waiting for Elijah to grow out of his so we can buy a booster. Then Oliver can take over the carseat. He takes great naps in it at church and if we are out during nap time.
-Is pretty good at eating. He has a hard time with some textures and vegetables. I'm sure he'll get better once I introduce things more often. Likes to eat foods by himself, no spoon feeding. His favorites are cheerios, blueberries, applesauce pouches, pancakes, and grilled cheese.
- Gives the best kisses
-Changing his diaper I would imagine is like wrestling a baby alligator.-Loves getting into my hair stuff.
-Is in that stranger danger phase. He does ok but I've never left him with anyone when I haven't been there. Probably should start doing that.
-Loves playing cars with Elijah. Even though I can often hear Elijah saying in a panic, "No Oliver No!" Then Oliver usually destroys something and screams with delight. So funny. Elijah is definitely learning how to be patient with him.

We love Oliver so much! He is a constant source of sweetness in our lives. So glad our Heavenly Father has entrusted us with him. Happy Birthday Baby Boy! (On September 15th :)