Also, still can't believe I am updating on my 11 month old...
To me he seems so much younger than 11 months... and I can't believe we are almost finishing up his first year of life! Crazy Crazy Crazy!
We love this kid so much and he brings so much joy!
A favorite thing about him... his facial expressions! He gives the best "looks" ever! oh the many faces of Charlie!
What's new?
- Charlie started to FINALLY feed himself toward the end of his 11th month. I wouldn't say he's great at it - but he gets about 40% of the food in his mouth. And best of all, we can move on from baby food jars! yay
- Tooth number 2 and three! He now has 2 on the bottom and 1 on the top : there's about 3 more on the top ready to pop through! Love the teeth... but really gonna miss that gummy grin!
- He is crawling everywhere and his speed has increased dramatically.
- He started climbing stairs, much to my surprise!
- He is pulling up to stand and also taking some steps (sort of) with assistance.
- He says lots of different babbling sounds now - da-da, ma-ma, ba-ba, pthfpths
- He has increased his hand signals: waving, clapping, putting hands in the air to answer "how big is Charlie" and he even has attempted to blow kisses... doesn't quite resemble "blowing kisses" but it's cute!
- He experience the beach for the first time. He really seemed to enjoy it: loved to play in the sand and he liked the water... except for how frigid it was!
STATS
Once again I have no details - he is definitely getting taller... and figuring out his clothing size is still a huge complication...
shirts: 9-18 months depending... but 12 month seem to be best.
shorts: 9-12 months... mostly.
pants 12-18 months... mostly
But seriously... from ONE store / ONE brand he is in 2 different sizes for shorts. I just can't figure out baby clothing.
Anyway... he's a tall, skinny little boy... but with leg rolls for DAYS!
And I'm not upset about THAT!
E A T I N G
Charlie loves to eat, especially now that he has figured out how to do it more efficiently! He eats breakfast, lunch and dinner and has 1 snack after his second nap.
I would list new foods he tried this month but... pretty much all food has been new to him this month! He has eaten dozens of things he had never eaten before, and I think he's loving it!
Foods he likes:
Most things I put in front of him. His favorites include: grapes, watermelon, veggie straws, bbq chicken or pork, black beans, corn (off the cob!), pasta and sauce, bread, ice cream.
yes... we are awful parents and let him try ice cream on the boardwalk. Needless to say... he loves it.
I have reduced him to three nursing sessions: Morning, noon and evening. I cut out the 4:00 one and will soon cut out the noon one. I am going to try and wean as close to a year as possible... however he is still not taking a sippy cup faithfully so... ya know, I don't want to dehydrate the boy!
We'll see how it all goes!
S L E E P I N G
Not much change here. Still a great sleeper! :)
Bedtime is 7:30 and he sleeps until 7/7:30... sometimes 8.
2 naps during the day:
10:00-11:30/12
2:30ish - 4
I love my little sleeper! :)
A C T I V I T Y
Charlie loves to play and is so much more interactive! He plays with Lucy and just loves it! She makes him laugh more than anyone! He plays contentedly by himself with toys... but also loves to explore and find new things and get himself into trouble!
Activities he loves:
- Peek-a-boo: definitely his favorite game. He is the one hiding and re-appearing and it is non-stop amusement!
- Chasing. He loves to chase Lucy and mommy, or be chased by us! It's hilariously cute!
- Opening / closing : He loves toys that he can close and open things on... he also loves to open and close cabinets if he can, and doors and whatever, really!
- Banging things together - still a favorite activity!
- Putting things in and taking things out. This is an area he has really improved in - and now that he's learned to do it he loves it!
- Peeking. This probably goes along the lines of peek-a-boo. But he loves to be behind something and peek out at you. I can't even handle the cuteness of his face when he does it! I think hide-and-go=seek is on our future!
- Stairs - he'll just kneel at a set of stairs and bang on them for the longest time. Loads of fun for the little guy!
- Water - still loves bath time and is slowly getting acquainted with the cold water of the pool and splash pad at HP.
He is still in out patient PT - and there's some things they are looking into about his standing / walking that's of concern. Still waiting for the final words on that.
poor boy with all this therapy!
Then we have a wonderful OT that comes to the house to work with him once a week as well and that has been hugely helpful!
Slowly but surely we'll get this kid caught up and doing what he needs to do!
It's been a crazy, busy, whirlwind of a month and we are looking forward to next month and celebrating ONE YEAR!
UGLY CRYING
Dearest Charlie,
You, my sweet little boy, bring us so much joy! You have a joyful heart and a non-complaining spirit. You are content and easily amused. We love to make you laugh and see you smile. I love your sweet cuddles and when you rest your head on my shoulder before bedtime. I love to hear you say "ma-ma, ma-ma" and I wish I could bottle up your little giggles. It is my joy, my absolutely joy and pleasure to watch you grow and develop and learn! What an honor to be your mom! I cannot wait to see what this next month and more will bring. I pray the Lord uses your gentle spirit to serve others and point them to Him! You are precious in His site and in ours!
All my love,
Mom
M O N T H E L E V E N
P H O T O D U M P
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