11 Months!

Our little guy turned 11 months old on January 2!  Our baby is turning into a little boy, day by day!

 John Thomas, 

The incredible pride we have in you is like nothing I have ever experienced.  You are a joy to be around, and we get compliments from strangers all the time saying what a good and happy baby you are.  We can't help but agree!

Here are some of the things you have been doing this month:

• Cut your second tooth! They are the cutest thing when you smile :)
•  You get "mad" when we ask you to.  It is the funniest thing, you furrow your brow, wrinkle your nose, slam your fists and make a loud grunt! 
• Decided you do not like ANYTHING on your head.  It is a struggle to even get you to leave your hooded towel on your head after bathtime.
•  Finally got the hang of your sippy cup and will use it throughout the day. (water only)
• You are acting so much more like a big boy, and not a baby anymore!
• We started cloth diapering this month and so far, your mama loves it! 
• You learned to clap and do it all the time now! 
• You are pointing at everything and have a routine when Daddy gets you out of bed in the mornings where you point to things in your room and he takes you to each one to touch
• You follow simple directions and definitely know the meaning of the words "no" and "good job" Good job is usually followed by lots of clapping!
• Took your first step on January 1! I think it was on accident!
• You are signing consistently, water, more and eat - you learn things so quickly! 
• You stand up alone in the middle of the floor all the time, you can even squat and stand over and over :) our little strong guy! 
• So many emotions! You crack us up with your facial expressions, expressive for sure! 

Eating:
He is taking a bottle or nursing 4 times a day and eating regular meals at breakfast lunch and dinner.  He has also started signing "eat" mid afternoon for a snack.  Some favorites are, spaghetti, bananas, blueberries, oranges, any kind of meat and avocado.

Sleep:
Still a great sleeper. Normally 10+ hours per night with two naps!  

 Toys:
Wow, this kiddo loves his toys!  Any kind, blocks, puzzles, little people, ride on's, books - he loves them all!  He has gotten a lot better about playing independently, and will do so for 15-20 minute stretches of time.

Stats:

Unofficially, he weighs around 21-22 lbs and is 28" tall! A big boy, for sure!

Clothes:
Still wearing mostly 9-12 month and 12 month clothes.  Mainly cloth diapers, which are one size fits all :) but a size 4 in disposables for school.  Size 3 shoes, even though we rarely wear any!

I cannot believe that in less than a month we will have a ONE year old.  WOW.  Time flies, and we are savoring EVERY single minute!