Feel like I've missed a huge milestone

It only seems about 2 weeks ago now that James started to take his 1st few steps alone and now fast forward to today and suddenly he's walking more confidently by himself. We gone from those few steps to him walking across the living room, the kitchen, the garden, actually everywhere. 

How did this happen? How did I miss this huge milestone? Suddenly it seems I don't have a baby any longer but a toddler. 

As we knew he's be walking soonish we recently popped into Clarks and got J measured up for his 1st proper pair of shoes. Along with these we took advertantage of the Clarks sales and brought another pair in the next size up

We've also seemed to have had a bit of a growth spurt so we've started cracking out the 12 month clothes and also purchased some pj's for him, suddenly putting him in sleepsuits seems a bit too babyish. 

The last massive milestone also happened today we finally moved J out of his stage 0 car seat into his stage 1 forward facing car seat. We made the decision a couple of month ago to buy a 2nd hand stage 1 car seat from a member of the family, It's a maxi-cosi Priory Xp. It's a lovely car seat and has a recline on it. The only downside is that it doesn't have great head support but thankfully Maxi cosi sell a head support. Just wish it came with the seat.

Where has my baby gone?

Where did the last year go?

I can't believe James is 1! Where has the last year gone?

It's been a complete roller coaster again, there have been some real lows but also some amazing highs. I have loved watching James develop into a little boy in the last year.

It's mad to think this time last year I was holding him in my arms for the very 1st time and now he barely wants a cuddle.

He's such a Daddy's boy too.

This month has been a been another massive development month. As predicted J has learnt how to stand by him self and is getting more daring. We've also had his 1st couple of solo steps, every day he seems to get a little more confidant.

This month has also seen us try cows milk for the very 1st time and some chocolate.

 

J also had his 1st official hair cut curtsy of his great Aunt 

And of course the final part of the month saw James celebrating his 1st Birthday. A while back I decided that I wanted to have a garden party and invite close friends and family to it. We also hired some soft play as J loves it but also I thought it would help entertain the older children. We decorated the garden in various banners and balloons and mummy made J a Giraffe Birthday cake.  

Happy 1st Birthday my little Pickle xx