So close to his big birthday!! Can't believe it!
After I tried taking his 11 month pictures today with the football (minimal success), I tried uploading them to the computer and found that I had these other pictures on the internal memory in the camera! It was fun to be surprised with *new* pictures from way back in September. Look at those chubby thighs. Ahh ... the days where he would sit still and smile for a picture. :)
Recent Stats: 23 lbs 12 oz
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After practicing a long time with him, he now squeezes me when he gives me hugs. LOVE IT!
Finally has a regular routine of sleeping, and is pretty darn good at it! Mommy is so happy!
He loves to cuddle with mommy after he gets hurt and first wakes up. He is such a good snuggler!!
Still working on the closed-mouth kisses.
Loves to clap on demand.
Loves to laugh and is incredibly ticklish. Love it!
Absolutely loves going outside to walk around with his walking toy. I sometimes have to jog a couple steps to catch him! He goes so fast!
Randomly lets go of the table or mommy's leg while standing and just hangs out for a little while before falling to his bum.
Loves to throw his food on the floor.
When mad, he throws his head back and arches his back. He is so strong I just end up laying him on the floor until he's done. I am not looking forward to tantrums.
Already doing those fake cries to get what he wants. Grrrr ...
Loves to talk to himself - especially while eating. L's never been too much of a talker, but it seems like he exploded in making noises this month. Such a riot!
Currently has four top teeth and two bottom teeth. I fee like this kid has been teething his whole life.
Mimics us all the time. We clap, he claps. He raise our arms, he raises his arms. We play some fun games together.
Loves the chasing game. I'll hide somewhere, and he'll come just far enough to catch a glimspe of me and then turn around and try to run before I get to him. Sometimes he laughs so hard that he falls, so he's a little easier to catch.
Obsessed with opening and closing anything. He loves to put lids on things too.
Continues to be an incredible Momma's boy. While I love the hugs and kisses to pieces ... I'm definitely looking forward to when he doesn't scream when I leave him.
LOVES other babies and toddlers. Absolutely adores them, and laughs with them a lot.
Plays with books by himself all the time. He loves to flip through the pages of any kind of book. I love his curiosity.
His whole face lightens up whenever he sees his Bear. He reaches out for it, then pulled it in tight right next to his face and twists back and forth as he snuggles with it. It melts my heart.
Cries every time we go back inside after being outside. I'm happy that he's such an outdoor kind of kid. I can't wait for the camping trips!!
He's starting to dance! He's never moved to music before, but lately he's been bouncing a little bit when we hear his songs. So fun!
Honestly, I feel like these past few months have been my favorite with L. He is such a happy baby (most of the time ...), and we have so much fun together. I love it when I fall on the floor and he smiles real big and crawls as fast as he can to come hug me. I love it when he laughs and tries to jump up and down in his crib when I come pick him up after his naps. I love it when he's in a snuggly mood and will sit on my lap leaning back against me. I love it when he touches my face and tries to tickle me by hitting my cheeks. I love it when Daddy's home and rough houses with him and I can be the cameraman and capture those precious times. I love it when we play games together and he knows what to expect - the anticipation is usually more enjoyed than the actual tickling or grabbing of toes or whatever we're doing. I love it when he starts laughing when I make silly faces or dance in a funny way. I love it when I say or do something for the first time with him, and I can see him just watch me in wonder as he's learning new things. I love his energy and enthusiasm, and he teaches me to be happy. I love you L!!
