11 Months Old

My baby boy turned 11 months old Friday. Wow. Almost one! Double wow. Time flies when you're having fun... and chasing down two busy boys. Even though we're smack dab in the middle of planning the big first birthday party we still plan on soaking up every bit of our 11 month old baby.

This month Austin kept me running almost constantly. I should defnitely be in shape now! I only thought he kept me on my toes before. This month has been wild. He's been into everything you can think of and there is never a dull moment when he's awake. He is busy, he is fast, and he is brave. Talk about a combination. He definitely makes life exciting and fun and we are absolutely crazy about him. =)

The lion pictures were a little easier this month... but not much. Haha.

Here's my firstborn at 11 months. I think they still favor a lot.

Stats and Happenings This Month:

*I'm estimating you weigh around 20 pounds, but I have no idea how long you are...

*You still wear size 4 diapers and mostly 12-18 months clothes.

*This month you decided you weren't that interested in your bottles anymore. But since you're still supposed to have at least 16 ounces of fluid a day we try our best to get you to take 5 ounces per bottle plus a little bit of water with every meal. Sometimes you're just too busy to be still and take a whole bottle!

*You've tried a good bit of table food this month. So far you're liking very small amounts of potatoes, bread, teeny bites of spaghetti meat, and fruit. You also really like apple cinnamon puffs.

*You are still taking about and hour and a half morning nap, two hour afternoon nap, and sleeping about 12 hours at night. Such a blessing!

*You had your first haircut this month and look adorable!

*You are still all about your mama and constantly say ma-ma, MA-MA! You also say bye-bye all the time. We're trying to get you to say Garrison, but since that's a hard one we're thinking you'll say brother first instead.

*You are pulling up more than ever AND standing up all by yourself all the time! You love pushing Garrison around on his train and love to walk around holding onto the table or couch or wall. We know your first steps are right around corner!

*Even though you love pulling up and walking around holding onto something, you're still fastest when you crawl. And when you know we're chasing you down you start to speed crawl like your life depends on it. It is so funny!

*You love playing with Garrison's toys and trying to keep up with your big brother. And Garrison is starting to play with you more and more and he's even becoming more patient with you. I am loving watching your relationship and friendship grow. It makes my heart happy!

*You are one of our greatest blessings and we can't get enough of our sweet baby boy! Happy birthday to my littlest man!!