We've got ourselves a walker...

We've now entered a new stage in life.  I dread the day he's faster than I am because he's got so many good ideas and no fear filter to omit the ones too dangerous to be tried at home!  As you can see, he continues to lead with his head.  

And one year later...

Just a little stat comparison to marvel at what miracles abound in the human body:

Weight at birth:  5 lbs 13 oz - 3.29 percentile

Weight at 1:  22.24 lbs - 42.23 percentile

Length at birth:  19 inches - 6.35 percentile

Length at 1:  31 inches - 85.58 percentile

Head circumference at birth:  13 inches - 3.33 percentile

Head circumference at 1:  18.5 inches - 69.13 percentile

I talked to a woman at work yesterday who had been a NICU nurse for 35 years, and I have to admit I got a little teary eyed when I told her of my own experience with the wonderful nurses at St Marks who took such good care of my little guy.  Man, what a difference a year makes!  I'm no longer fretting to make sure he gets his 30 cc of milk per feeding but am running defense for all things 3 feet high and below!!!  He is a pleasure and a half and 100% rough-and-tumble boy.  Heaven help us in year two!!!!