11 Months Old

Our almost 1 year old! This really doesn't make me very happy, it actually makes me want to cry, literally!

This marks the last month of baby and we will head in to toddler years. Wait, are they considered toddlers when there start walking or turn 1? Shows you how much I remember! lol

This month he has changed so much to me.

*He is really trying to repeat what we say and will mimic any facial expression we do.

(example: This one is his favorite especially when he sees himself in the mirror. He opens his mouth as wide as he can and sticks his tongue out as far as he can pointing down towards the ground. Total KISS style and then laughs his little head off, so cute!)

*Sounds like he says "That" and "Points" to an object.

*I think he likes saying dada more cause I hardly hear mama unless he's really upset or really into me talking to him.

*Loves, Loves, Loves his brother. That's an instant smile for Tanner.

*He has become a little picky with food. Doesn't really like slimmy stuff and prefers me to hold him instead of sitting in his high chair during feedings. This isn't working out to well and we end up battling for a couple minutes and then he starts stuffing his face. But seriously hates baby food and has taken a liking for my food. I hope he isn't like Jeff when it comes to food!

*Isn't walking yet and doesn't really have any interest for it, he does perfectly fine crawling around at 10 mph! He is so fast!

*As of today May 20th, we are down to 2 feeding a day (nursing) and have 1 more week before I drop his 3rd from the day. So his typical nursing schedule is 8, 12, 4 and 8 and nurses for a total of 10 minutes. We are only doing the 4 and 8 o'clock feeding and I am convinced that he's almost done with it all. Tonight he nursed for 3 minutes total on both sides and got up wanting to play. So I made him a bottle and he sucked it down with no problems! I think he likes the independence of having a bottle, but it makes me so sad:( So we will see what the next few weeks have in store for him and I.

Other then that I really can't think of anything! He is just the sweetest baby and still loves to be held. I think this may be one of the reasons he not really interested in walking. I also made the comment to my mom today after we were both tired of holding him (I never get tired of holding him, but my back sure does) that I don't know of any 11 month old babies (ever) that still like the baby bjorn. He absolutely loves it and would be so content if I carried him around in it all day.

I wanted to share some extra pictures of our little ham. He is just so happy all the time and definitely a little wiggle worm! I do have to warn you about my photography skills! I have been playing with my settings and so some don't look that great!

This is his newest smile! Part of the face making skills he's developed in the last month! He's a total cheese ball, little goof!
He was just hangin out after we were done taking his 11 month pictures, so I decided to get some close ups of him. This one isn't to bad and luckily he was being still!

This being my last month of nursing and Tanner being a sweet little baby, all I can say is I have totally enjoyed this ride! It is bitter sweet and can't wait to do it again! He has made it that enjoyable and I thank him for that!

We have been blessed to the moon and back...........