11 Month Baby

Happy 11 months to my sweet sweet Little! You are a ball of fire, a bundle of energy, a charming, happy, silly, boy with more personality than I've ever seen. You have me totally wrapped around your little finger and I wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. You are so big now- cruising and standing by yourself. You've taken a step or two, unintentionally, but it had me on the edge of my seat. Here you are at 11 months.

You are a total ham. I could eat you up!

You and daddy . . .

You are now saying the words "dada, uh-oh, and "ight." When you see a light switch, you love to turn the light on or off and say "ight." It's pretty darn cute. You also like to make the /k/ and /t/ sounds.

You are still cruising along the furniture. You are a super fast crawler and you have even learned how to climb the stairs.

You love books. You will sit and listen to a story from start to finish! You love The Billy Goats Gruff and your touch and feel books. Kudos to your grandmothers for spending so much time reading with you. You also know how to turn the page when it's time. Smart little Punka.

You can be a picky eater! Depending on your mood, you'll eat well or you'll just want to get down.

It's so hard to think that last year at this time . . .

(Your mama was a big ole chunka) You were not here yet!

And next month, we'll celebrate your first birthday.

We love you, sweet boy. Thank you for making our hearts so happy.

There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.

~Elizabeth Lawrence