With only one week left until the big FIRST birthday I figure it is about time for me to face the facts and chronicle the babies 10th month. (So I sat down and started this post...and then couldn't finish it. Month 11 was one of Mommy coming to terms with the marching on of time. Today is the DAY and it is a very very good one!)
Month 10 was one of steady growth and development. There were not major occurrences but rather continuous improvements.
Cookie perfected his crawl and has become very adept. He is now faster than his sister, although his personality usually still lets her race to the finish first! He is a traditional crawler, moving on BOTH hands and knees. He still likes his walker but only for a short time and his preferred form of locomotion is still in Mommy or Daddy's arms.
Cookie is a sweet, sweet boy and loves to snuggle and look out at the world from your arms. He continues to be very mellow and tends to get sad rather than mad if he can't figure things out or they aren't going his way. In month 10 his two bottom teeth continued to "come in", but no new teeth appeared on the horizon. He still loves bread and carbs of any kind, but has branched out into fruit as well (a different kind of carb I suppose!). If prodded he'll eat some turkey and cheese, but only if there is no bread or fruit on his tray!
The early musings that he may be a Southpaw were further verified as he uses his left hand to do most tasks. Did you know that only 10% of the population is left handed but that 4 of the last 7 presidents were Southpaws (including Obama)? Nether Mom or Dad are leftys but both paternal Grandparents are. We will have to call in the g'rents for some tutoring on "how to's" for the leftys!
Cookie is pulling up and will stand in his crib or holding onto something very solid, but doesn't really seem in any hurry to "cruise" much less walk. Super Okay with me!!
Kiss had a great 10th month as well. She worked on perfecting the sippy cup (but still prefers the bottle), the "cruise" and the Zena Warrior Princess yell. I have to say she is pretty adept at all three!! She really enjoyed pulling up and "walking" along the furniture, Mommy & Daddy's legs, and anything else that would support her unsteady legs. No real steps were taken and she doesn't seem overly inclined to be full-on walking in the immediate future.
Kiss has a bib that says "Bossy beyond belief" and in month 10 she tried to live up to this standard. We worked on the word "NO" said in an authoritative and serious manor....we knew she understood when she began to smile and then do exactly what she wasn't suppose to do! Yup, she's a girl alright. I think she takes right after her Daddy!!
Month 10 brought a mouth full of teeth. Two bottom and two top teeth were in full evidence. No biting ....yet, but she is something of a wood chipper when it comes to meal times. Language is developing and saying "THAT" and pointing is her very favorite game. She can and does say "Da" for Daddy, but for Mommy just points and says "That". I am trying to get her to say "ALL That"... maybe in a few more months!
Month 10 was a very lovely one. No major Holidays or events. It was very nice to just be and and not be in a rush. Happy 11th month Birthday. We love you.
My great friend K. sent Cookie and Kiss "Baby Legs" leg warmers for their birthday. They are terrific for protecting little knees.
and takes a trip in the new one.
