10th month

Here we are on the eve of Colin's 11th month. I can't believe this baby of mine is going to be a year old next month! It's been the best 1st year so far, and I'm anxious to see what his 2nd year brings- I can't wait to hear his toddler voice and see his first steps.

But before I get ahead of myself, here's what Colin was up to in his 10th month!

- He learned how to wave! He doesn't quite do it on demand, but it is the cutest thing to see his little hand waving.
- Still loves avocados- has one every night for dinner and scarfs it down
- He had his first Halloween and trick or treating.
- Had his first Thanksgiving....he liked the green bean casserole.
- Got sick for the first time- croup and then an earache.... but he weathered it like a champ!
- Still sleeping well at night and taking 2 naps a day.
- Has explored many more food groups and started to refuse his jarred baby food, so he mainly has table food now.
-I keep thinking we're going to see some teeth pop through but nothing yet- still has 6, 4 up top and 2 on the bottom.
- Wears mostly 12 month clothing now and weighs 22 lbs.
- I've heard "dada" a few times and "mama" once, but I think he was mainly practicing his consonants, not actually calling us that.
- Learned how to eat his goldfish out his snack trap.
- Is a wiggle worm- getting his diaper changed is a challenge!
- Crawling at lightening speed and cruising all over the furniture
- Loves getting rides on mommy's or grandpa Marc's shoulders
- Motor skills continue to improve- he can play with his toys more effectively, for ex. he can put the balls inside the tubes of his toys .
- He had his first meeting with Santa...and did great!

Here's to many more great times ahead of us!