So, I know I already blogged about Link's first birthday, but I want to write about the kind of one-year-old he is because I don't want to forget!
-He is tiny. He fits into 9 month clothes right now, and weighs just under 2o lbs. (Reid weighed this at about 6 months). His legs and feet are especially skinny. So cute though!
-He has no interest in walking. At all. He will stand on his own all day long, but he REFUSES to take any steps. I believe the reason for this is because he is my big chicken. He doesn't like to take any risks. He gets scared when he's up high, he doesn't like to be thrown in the air even a little bit, and he absolutely HATES doing that little balancing trick where they stand on the palm of your hand and (Reid LOVED that!).
He does, however, love the water. He is just like his big brother in that area. He would swim all day if I let him, and the cold doesn't bother him any either. We went to the lake the other day, and he crawled right in, laughing and carrying on.
He is so, so different than Reid. I kind of expected them to be the same, but they are NOT. Reid is a daredevil, and Link is cautious. Reid was a screamer and a great sleeper, and Link has always been mellow and happy but a terrible sleeper. Reid is a chunk and Link is a skinny mini. Reid will eat almost anything, and Link is super picky. Reid is constipated Link is....not. The list goes on and on. It's really surprising to me to have two boys from the same parents raised in the same house who have been totally different from the beginning.
Link is not a big "laugher" (another way that Reid and Link differ, Reid is a goof ball!). He will laugh at me and Reid and Nate, but no one else generally. He won't laugh at just anything either, you really have to put in some elbow grease!
Reid was always pretty good about knowing what he can play with and what he can't. Link? Not so. Link is into EVERYTHING! This is the first time I have had to put locks on things. I was never really worried about Reid getting into the "poisons" as we call them around our house, but Link? I gotta watch that kid like a hawk!
Link is a total momma's boy, and I love it. After having such a big daddy's boy I have been ready for one to love me more!
He absolutely HATES to snuggle. This kid will NOT put his head on my shoulder or give me hugs no matter how tired he is. He likes to be held, but no snuggling for this boy. I miss that. I really think I would like a snuggler!
That's my Linkers these days. He is so sweet, and so much fun. I am so glad that he came to our family, and is so good at putting up with me and his big brother!
Happy First Birthday Linkers!
2 comments:
That was so fun to read - that's crazy how different they are! I love how kids come to us with their own personalities. Both your kiddos are adorable. :)
It is crazy how different each child is, I think about that a lot! If you had another little boy he would be just as different. It's obvious they come with their own personalities!
It's crazy how fast time goes by too...Happy Bday Link!
April
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