Logan is becoming a big boy!

Logan turned 13 months this week and since he turned 1 year old things have been magical.  1 really is a turning point in a baby's life.  At about 12 1/2 months Logan slept through the ENTIRE night in his own bed (crib).  Tom and I both woke up at 8 am wondering where the baby was (he normally wakes up at 3 am and would come to bed with us).  It was a glorious evening of sleep all to ourselves.  I secretely hoped to myself that this wasn't a one time deal and would continue the next night.  Sure enough, evening came around and he slept again in his crib all night. Two nights of sleep by ourselves started to sound like a wonderful transition or too good to be true.  But, here we are after two and a half weeks and Logan is still sleeping in his own crib through the whole night! I really can't say that we did anything to make this happen except that we didn't force him to sleep by himself and just told ourselves that when he was ready it would happen.  Also, I read from Dr. Sears, "The Sleepy Baby Book," that a trick mom's could use to  help their baby sleep through the night is to lay the shirt they wore that day over their baby.  The scent of mama reassures the little one and they can rest in peace.  This has worked wonderful for us and I recommend it highly!

Logan also took his first steps this week! Three to be exact! I think he is more excited than we are because he is one independent little fellow! We can't believe our little baby is turning into an independent toddler!  Logan has also taken a huge interest in books and we ready every day, several times a day! He also has learned to say, "tummy," "yummy," and "grandpa!" Grandpa Jesse was just as proud as a grandpa could get when Logan said his name. 

Logan is enjoying finger food and anything mommy eats.  We have discovered that Logan can take some spicy food, without crying! He is his father's son :)  Logan really enjoys his fruits and vegetables.  He also loves his soymilk! Logan has mastered his sippy cup and is perfecting sipping out of a cup. 

Yes, my little baby is no longer a baby, he is a toddler, and a smart one at that.  I am so proud of him and love him very much!