Happy first birthday: A year in worried faces

As his first birthday rapidly approaches, I thought I would pay tribute to my son.

He is a baby no longer.

With under a week until he becomes one year old, he is not as screamy as he once was (although he is more than partial to a good whinge these days, and he still likes to announce his displeasure at anything and everything on a loud and regular basis) and he has learned to sleep an almost acceptable amount, for which I am thankful. It’s not great, but it could be a lot worse.

He no longer vomits over everyone and everything. As predicted, he is now walking. Not just sporadically, a few steps here and there, but full time. No crawling here. He is also climbing up and off of things at an alarming rate.

He’s even started saying a few things. Nothing profound; bit of dadda, calling for the dog, the toddler, a hello or two. I’m in no rush really, I already have a talking one. Once they start they don’t stop.

So, in celebration of my soon-to-be one year old boy, I have compiled some of his best looks.

It’s actually made me quite emotional… I present to you a year of my son’s signature look: worried and surprised.

Happy birthday, grumpy boy.

36 thoughts on “Happy first birthday: A year in worried faces”

  1. Happy Birthday little one! I bet you can't believe a year has happened, we are rapidly nearing the 1st birthday mark too – 6 weeks to go. I'm impressed that your Son is walking, we are a while away from that I think. Beautiful pictures, and I hope he has a lovely birthday. Claire x #triballove

  2. justsayingmum.com

    Oh this is brilliant – his little face is just so expressive – the one with the dog in is just priceless Fran!

  3. Sarah@teammomlife

    Happy First Birthday! Doesn't it feel like such an accomplishment. He looks like such a great and happy baby. So gorgeous. You're doing great. #TribalLove

  4. Vicky Williams

    I can't believe baby Dave is nearly one!

    I got all emotional looking at those pics too. Little ledgend

    Penblwydd Hapus!! Happy Birthday!!

  5. Hailz Kilpatrick

    Happy birthday baby Dave!! Wow can't believe he's almost one, it's flown by! Harrison is two the day before, Thurs, and I'm a little bit in shock, where has the time gone?
    Hope he has a great first birthday x

  6. Nursery Whines

    Great signature look. If you get that birthday present wrong he is not going to disguise his outrage! Wishing him a happy birthday. #Chucklemums

  7. How adorable!! Love those brows. You have got some awesome 21st photo material there. Lovely.#chucklemums

  8. andanothertenthings

    OMG he's got the knitted eyebrows down! Happy soon-to-be Birthday. I hope he keeps up the strong 'looks – people have led countries with less! #chucklemums

  9. andanothertenthings

    OMG he's got the knitted eyebrows down! Happy soon-to-be Birthday. I hope he keeps up the strong 'looks – people have led countries with less! #chucklemums

  10. Alison Longhurst

    When I first saw that photo you had as your header a while back, I thought it was such a brilliant photo. You could sell that photo, I thought to myself! He has the most amazing facial expressions! A fab montage. Alison x #chucklemums

  11. Uhhhmmm how good do you look post birth?! How did you do this?! Beautiful!! Obviously he's adorable, goes without saying!

  12. Meagan - www.themumproject.com

    hahah Fran, these photos are hilarious! It's great he's walking (kind of…I think) and almost talking. Love the update, made me laugh. #chucklemums

  13. Squirmy Popple

    Hahaha – love that face! The Popple was an early walker too – she refused to crawl despite our best efforts. I can barely keep up with her now – it I take my eyes off of her for a second, she's off. #chucklemums

  14. Oh my goodness, these photos are brilliant! What a cutie, love his expression. I too had the pumpkin outfit – fabulous! Happy, happy birthday x #chucklemums

  15. Turning Up In Devon

    Bless his heart, gorge photos, I love the first one for April! A little man after my own heart there!! super cute. #chucklemums

  16. queenofmycastlesite

    this face is just the best! They change so much in the first year and he is getting cuter and cuter. Happy birthday little guy! Keep up that face!

  17. Awww he's absolutely gorgeous, a very strong look indeed. The first ones are my favourite!

    The first year goes so quickly, Mini is nearly 18months now (I still just say she is one when people ask, does that make me a bad mom?) and it still feels like shes 4 months! Lucy xx #TribalLove

  18. Love these! I especially enjoyed October onwards. He actually looks really perplexed, but in an adorable way! #Chucklemums

  19. Island Living 365

    Happy Birthday you little legend!! I love the faces he is pulling! They are just brilliant and really made me laugh. Sooooooo cute 🙂

  20. Jade The Parenting Jungle

    What a beauty..or should I say handsome??I really want the little fox hat for myself…these pictures made me crack up..I love the little eyebrow face, yay for the birthday boy #chucklemums

  21. What a totally cutie, those pics are brilliant, love the constant shocked face! Happy birthday little man xx #chucklemums

  22. Fran Whinge Whinge Wine

    He was a sunroof baby Nic – all scheduled in and a good night of sleep before hand. Not since mind.

  23. Fran Whinge Whinge Wine

    Thank you so much everyone. He had a great birthday. I now officially own two toddlers. It's a scary time to be alive.

  24. That is one concerned child! Bless him! He's so cute – happy birthday, little one! #chucklemums

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