THE BABY TURNED ONE

Yes I am aware that I already did a birthday post for little Crewzer.  I didn't include his actual birthday PARTY.  Alright... I may be stretching the word party a little bit.  It was more cake, than party.  We didn't even get him a present.  We figure one year olds don't remember, or care what they get for their birthday.  So when Pyper was a baby we came up with the furniture plan. They (or should I say I get)  get furniture for their first birthday. Don't judge!  It's furniture for them!  It just so happens to be something that we need anyway.  Pyper got a log bed, Elle got an armoire.  Now that I think about it- those are both pieces of furniture that are now living in Crew's room.  Hmmm.  Anyway... We needed a toy box- so... Happy Birthday Crew!
I have figured out how to justify my lack of planning and preparation for the events in this baby's life.  BLOGGING.  Yep- that's my justification.  His entire life is being documented in this blog (poor thing).  I barely have anything from the girls baby and toddler years.  So It will always look like I loved him best.  Good right?  Well, at least until he can actually read this thing- then he'll know exactly how neglected he was.  I didn't say it was foolproof.  
It was really fun to watch him "enjoy" his cake.  Pyper and Elle didn't want anything to do with their cakes- so these are the first messy cake pictures for our family.  He had no problem sitting in his cake while he ate it.  Come to think of it- he had no problem eating it off his feet either.

I guess this is where I list all the great things about Crew.  He has been walking since February. He loves to kick a ball around the house.  He LOVES water, and dunks his head every time he takes a bath.  His favorite foods are dandelions and popcorn Kernels (oh don't act all horrified- I make no lofty claims about my parenting.)  He doesn't really care to talk- although he can say Mom, Dad, eyes, thank you, love you, and penis (yeah.  I know) - he usually just chooses not too.  He got teeth really early, and now has 12 including 4 molars.  He loves his naps, and will go into his room and walk in circles when he's ready to go to bed.  Just don't try to rock him to sleep- he just wants to be left alone.  He LOVES his mom.  He will disappear and play with his sisters for hours.  I have no idea what he does with them- I don't dare check, because if he sees me, he will just follow me around.  I don't know about all his "STATS" because, surprise, surprise, I haven't taken him in yet.  I am (about to get cheesy) amazed at how much I am in awe of every new stage in his life.  It's as if I have never done any of this before.  I am so grateful that my Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need in our lives.  I didn't expect a 5 year gap between my kids- in fact I was somewhat resentful of it. However, now that he's here I understand.  I needed this particular little spirit in my life and in our family, at this particular time.  Happy Birthday Crew!