Adam- 10 Months

On Oct. 23rd, Adam turned 10 months!  It's so hard to believe.  Here is his monthly letter from Mama. (Sorry this is a pictureless post, but I will post one soon)

Dear Adam,

This month has been o so much fun!  I can hardly believe you are 10 months already!  This month brought a lot of new things for you, baby boy.

You began taking steps on 9/27/11, just days after your 9 month mark.  Everyday you took more and more, until 10/ 13/11, when you decided you wanted to walk all over.  You were still a bit unstable at times, but you LOVED to walk.  So much so, that when you reach your destination, you just run and fall into it.  Since then, you've decided that walking slow just isn't your thing, so you try to run everywhere.  You sometimes fall, but other times you reach your destination, successfully.  You've even gone so far as standing from a seated position.  You've really picked this new walking thing up in a hurry.

Daddy went to China for a week for work during this month and every morning you would call out dada dada dada like you knew he was gone.  You were excited to see him when he got back, but things quickly went back to normal.

Words you are saying now include?  Dada Mama (usually when you're hurt or sick), itty (kitty- only a few times), actor (tractor but only maybe twice), you now wave hi and try to say it, but can't quite get it yet.

You've started drinking whole milk during every meal and haven't figured out if you like it yet.  You're still drinking three bottles, but we're going to be going down to just two very soon.  You're still taking two naps, and they are somewhat inconsistent.  And you are still waking up at the crack of dawn at 5:30 am.... Mommy is not excited about this.

A major advancement in playing this month is that you actually sit and play with the same toy for quite awhile before moving onto the next.  You also love to sit and "read" your books.  It's so cute to watch you do this.

Baby boy, it  has been amazing to watch you continue to learn and grow this month.  I cannot believe that you'll be a year in just two short months! 

I love you more and more each day! 
Love,
Mama

Look out world!

And at exactly 9 months 3 weeks and 1 day, Adam decides it's time to walk.

I don't know about you guys, but I count this as walking.... This was at the beginning of the night tonight and as the night wore on, he got better and better at walking.  At one point, he even went from sitting, to squatting to standing and then took off walking.  So proud of my little man!

Adam 9 months

Well, it's about time that I get to Adam's 9 month post. He was 9 months on 9/23/11. So, here's what you have been up to this month, my dear sweet boy.

 
You are eating what we eat, but I'm scared that sometimes you aren't eating enough. You are getting 3 bottles, 6, 7, and 8 oz.  you love peaches, cherrios, puffs and applesauce.

You are wearing size 12 months clothes, size 4 diapers and finally starting to wear shoes, which you keep on your feet, FINALLY!

This month we visited a pumpkin patch where we took your 9 month photos and an apple orchard.

You've started letting go of furniture and standing there for a few seconds.  You even took your first steps on 9/25/11.  Just yesterday, the lovely ladies at daycare said you took 5 steps in a row!  I think you'll be walking before your 10 month birthday, but we shall see!

Your favorite word to say is Dada and you say it ALL the time.  You even yell it while you are playing.  You also say baba and nana, but I'm not sure you know exactly what those mean.

You have a stubborn streak that is starting to show and you're also definitely a climber!  I think we have our work cut out for us in the next few months.  You've managed to climb all the way to the top of the stairs without assistance (though, Daddy was right behind you to catch you).  You love our kitty Allie and our puppy Bear, but our other kitty Josie doesn't let you near her.

You know what the word 'No' means, but when we tell you no, you turn around, look at us, and then go do whatever it is anyway.

You're taking two naps a day, usually 1-1.5 hours each, though sometimes that varys.  You're wearing mostly 12 month cloths, but the length is too long for you so we have to roll up your pant legs.  You're in size 4 diaper and are still taking 3 bottles a day (21oz). 

Your personality is starting to shine and it's so fun to see the little boy you are growing into.  You are such a happy boy and we are so excited to see what the future will bring! We'll see what month 10 brings, but if it's anything like the last month, you'll be making strides in development! 

 With Sammy, Nana & Papa's dog.

I love you sweet sweet boy!

Your mama