Matthew

We have almost reached Matthew's first birthday! On June 11 he will turn one. This has definitely been the fastest year of my life. Matthew is now finished with formula and completely on milk. He is down to just 2 bottles a day, one in the morning and one at night. The rest of the time he drinks from a sippee cup. Those bottles will be disappearing shortly! Crazy to think that at this age I was just getting Andrew on the bottle from nursing. This way is much better!!!!! He is eating great although he does not care for vegetables much, just like his brother and father. I couldn't shove broccoli in his mouth tonight to save my life! But, I did find out today that he loves grilled cheese sandwiches! He walks everywhere now and loves to try and do whatever his brother does. He started playing basketball this week and it is really cute! Matthew definitely takes a lot of bullying from his brother. I can't tell you how many times a day Andrew gets him in a head lock, steam rolls him, sits on him, knocks him down... you name it! When he gets in trouble he says, "What? We just playing!" Today was great-- Matthew was going after a puzzle that Andrew was playing with. Andrew put out his arm to knock him down and Matthew reached up and bit him!!!! Andrew started crying so loud. Out loud I said "No bite, Matthew!" but in my head I said, "Yippee! He finally got him back!" A house with two boys is definitely very active!!!!! I can't even begin to imagine how insane this place will be if we happen to have 3 boys--that is such a scary thought! Here are a few pictures of Matthew. He is turning into such a little boy...no more baby!

Here he is playing outside. What does he like to do out there? Walk straight to the street...imagine that!!!!! Funny how he looks so innocent in this picture. The shoes he is wearing in this picture are from Andrew--last spring! Andrew was 2 when he wore them, Matthew is almost one. Oh, my! Here he is playing basketball. He will definitely have the height to play basketball if he wants. He will also have the weight to play football.... we'll see what his future holds! There is one thing for sure-- Matthew is going to be a big, tough boy!

Matthew got a new ball pit for his birthday from his grandparents. Andrew got one for his first birthday and 2 years of wear and tear was all it could take. I don't think this one will make it two years with these wild boys!!!! Even Matthew likes to knock it over so all the balls fall out!