ONE MONTH OLD - Nolan fit into our lives perfectly. I was lucky enough to be able to stay at home with him for the first 8 weeks before returning back to work. I had to have my appendix removed. Nolan was learning to roll from his belly to his back. He weighed 10lbs 3oz and was 22 1/4 inches long.
TWO MONTHS OLD - I returned to work February 27th and it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Nolan experienced his first haircut and his first Valentine's Day. Nolan weighed 12 pounds 6.5 ounces and was 24 inches long!! The nickname Pooter or Poot came into play after a large bowel movement.
THREE MONTHS OLD - Nolan experienced his first St. Patrick's Day and his first Kubota ride on the farm. He weighed 13lbs 4oz and was still 24in long. He was attempting to sit up on his own and starting to laugh out loud!
FOUR MONTHS OLD - Nolan and I played a great April Fool's joke on everyone, "Plus ONE Makes Four", I think the blog post about gave everyone a heart attack. Nolan had a great first April Fool's Day. Daddy turned 26 years old on April 10th. Nolan attended his first Easter dinner. Nolan weighed 15lbs 1.5oz and was 26 1/8 inches tall!! For his height he was in the 90th percentile and for his weight he was in the 50-75th percentile. We attempted rice cereal, but it made Nolan sick.
FIVE MONTHS OLD - Nolan was growing like a weed. Nolan measured 26 inches in length and weighed 16lbs 8oz. He was rolling over from his back to his belly and army crawled all over the place. I had my first Mother's Day and it was beautiful! Nolan received a few gifts from Grandma Donna when she came back from China.
SIX MONTHS OLD - It was in the middle of the summer and Nolan enjoyed his first dip in a pool. Bill had is first Father's Day. Nollie weighed in at 18 pounds 1.5 ounces and measured 27 and 1/4 inches long. Nolan was 65th percentile for his weight and 55th percentile for his height. Nolan attended his first wedding as well.
SEVEN MONTHS OLD - Nolan loves being read to and turning the pages of books. His first tooth came in, Letter P and soon to follow came Letter O. Nolan was given his blue helmet to help shape his head into a more rounded shape. Nolan went to the St. Louis Zoo for the first time and we had our picture drawn by a cartoonist. Nolan measured 28 inches in length and weighed 19lbs 7oz. Nolan also liked jumping in his new JumpaRoo and his obsession with the computer began.
EIGHT MONTHS OLD - Nolan almost gave me a nervous breakdown this month. He had to be taken to the ER for his first ear infection. I learned being adjusted by a chiropractor can decrease the risk of ear infections, so Nolan also had his first chiropractic adjustment. Nolan measured 29.5 inches in length and weighed 21lbs 1oz. Bill and I took Nolan to his first Cardinals baseball game where he also had his first taste of ice cream. We also went back home for Nolan's first Old Settlers. Nolan started saying "dada" and sitting himself up.
NINE MONTHS OLD - Nolan officially started crawling. We had to baby proof the house. We visited the Lewis and Clark Confluence Towers with Nana and Papa T. Nollie weighed in at 21 pounds 6.5 ounces and measured 28 and 1/2 inches long. Nolan was 75th percentile for his weight and 50th percentile for his height. Nolan enjoyed sucking on lemons. I decided to let Nolan's hair grow out and it looked good! I turned 24 years old on September 8th.
TEN MONTHS OLD - Nolan went trick or treating for his first Halloween as a sack of potatoes. We went to Eckert's and picked out a pumpkin and went to the Halloween parade with the Kellers. Nolan no longer had to wear his blue helmet, his head shape looked great! We went to our first football game in Edwardsville. Nolan measured 30 inches in length and weighed 22lbs 3oz. Nana and Papa T bought Nolan his Radio Flyer wagon.
ELEVEN MONTHS OLD - Nolan's third tooth, Letter F, came in. He started to stand alone and point at objects while jabbering away. Nolan developed a silly habit when pooping, he lays down on the floor in an all fours position and pushes until it comes out! Nolan had his first Thanksgiving dinner. Nolan measured 30 inches in length and weighed 22lbs 10oz. Nolan started walking while pushing his toy train.
TWELVE MONTHS OLD - I cannot believe this day came so quickly. As I have been making this post, I have teared up numerous times. The joy and love Nolan brings into my life is indescribable. My little man celebrated his birthday on Sunday with family and friends. Nolan is truly blessed to have such wonderful people in his life. He loves you all dearly. Nolan has his twelve month check up next week, so I'm not sure how much he weighs or how long he is at this time. Nolan is now walking on his own, teeth Letters E and G have come in as well. He loves to watch the movie Rio and to be read to. Nolan is all boy; destructive and cuddly at the same time. Nolan still loves to play with the laptop, iPhone, and iPad! Bill graduated with his Master of Science Mechanical Engineering degree too.
Nolan Henson,
You're the best son a mother could ask for. You bring a smile to my face even when you're sticking your finger up your nose. I can see the love and happiness in your eyes and it makes me feel blessed to have such a loving child in my life. Your daddy and I are so proud of all of your accomplishments you have already achieved. I will continue to love and cherish you for the rest of my life. Happy first birthday Poot!
Love,
Mommy
