growing up so fast

with only a week until jack's first birthday, mommy is feeling a little verklempt and nostalgic that her little baby is not a baby anymore.

i mean, we're not quite to "little jackie paper" status yet, but jack does seem to be most interested in casting off his baby ways and baby things in favor of more "grown-up" pursuits. he watches the big boys at the pool like a hawk. and, pretty soon he will be getting rid of his bottles.

but for now the morning bottle is one of our most cuddly times, when jack is willing to be a baby for just a few moments longer.