12 months of Crosby

I honestly cannot believe my baby is ONE!! Where did this last year go? It feels like he was just born. The week leading up to his birthday, I would just stare at him, and watch how grown up he's become. Then I would cry. I blame it on the pregnancy hormones, but we all know that's not entirely true.

A few things about my Cros:
>> He is obsessed with 2 things.  Blueberries + books. I find him in the corner looking at books 90% of the time. I love that he is a little book worm. It makes my teacher-self so happy.
>> He is CONSTANTLY moving. Cros never holds still. He is always on the move-- exploring everything around him. 
>> He can wave, crawl, stand, walk with help, give kisses, find his head + button, point at the light, clap, etc. I feel like everyday he learns something new. It is so sweet.
>>Cros absolutely hates the gym daycare. He cries the second we walk in, and clings to me. When I pass him off to one of the girls, he becomes so needy, and makes them hold him the entire time! I feel so bad... mostly for the workers.
>> He has 5 teeth! One just popped up over night. Had no clue he was teething. 
>> He is seriously the sweetest baby. Being a mom is so weird. It's hard to remember what it was like when you didn't have kids/covered in food, poop, or snot all the time. But, I like it that way.

12 months of Cros

 this was taken just minutes after he was born

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a perfect day for a swim + bumpdate

This month has been so dreamy! It has been in the 80's all of last week! Friday we took Cros to the pool, and had sooo much fun. We were lucky that Mathis took a few hours off, and came with us.

Arizona winters make me NEVER want to move.... but I know come summer, I might be singing a different tune.

BUMPDATE//

I know it's kind of weird to say, but I have felt kind of self-conscious with this pregnancy. I worry that I"m showing too much too soon, and sometimes I'm not showing enough. I worry about my weight gain, about not feeling the baby move enough, etc. I see pictures of other girls who are pregnant, and compare myself to them. It's so dumb. I know that everyone's body is so different, and we all grow and change at different times, and in different ways. I've decided I just can't care or dwell on it. My baby is going to grow the way it grows, and as long as I stay active and (somewhat) healthy, it will be just fine. RIGHT? So.. here's me at 18 weeks.

How far along: 18+ weeks
Total weight gain: things escalated really quickly the last two weeks... about 6 lbs
 Maternity clothes: not yet.. still in that in-between stage.
Stretch marks: no
Sleep: my only wish is that I could take a nap!
Best moment of this week: We finally bought a car.
Movement: Not a whole lot... I feel pokes every once in a while. It kind of worries me. This time with Cros, I was feeling him non-stop.
Food cravings: frozen strawberries have been my go-to snack. I bought that giant bag at costco, and have almost finished it!
Anything making you queasy or sick: men's cologne. I've never been a fan of it, but even more so now.
Have you started to show yet: definitely
Gender: ??
Labor signs: no
 Belly button in or out: inish
Wedding rings on or off: On 
Happy or moody most of the time: so happy!

Looking forward to: my ultrasound this week! Plus, my parents are coming into town :)) (Not looking forward to my baby turning 1 on Thursday!!! ))