Our little Bug-a-Boo is 10 months old! Natalie is much more like a little girl than a baby. Some highlights…
What - Uncle Rob's birthday is today too! How lucky for him that he gets to share his bday with my 10-mo bday!
Words: Natalie can say “mama,” “dada,” “nana” (for banana) “nigh, nigh” (for good night). I’ve only heard the last two once, but I know that she was referring to the actual things. The banana b/c I was eating it in front of her and not sharing – what a mean Mom!
Mama, Dada, look at the camera instead of me! Geez!
Foods: Natalie loves bananas, perhaps b/c I eat one everyday, so she gets it in utero and through milk today! She can also eat bagels, bread, cheddar cheese, yogurt, strawberries, blueberries, rasberries, applesauce, squash, sweet potatoes, O’s (her fav!) and other snacks from my lunch and dinner.
Gross Motor Skills: She can stand up by holding onto things, but cannot get back down. She can rollover from front to back both ways, and the other night, when squirming on me, she did her first back to belly.
Did you know that my Nana is my Dada's mom? Who would have thought?
Favorite Activities: Hanging out with… other kids, grandparents, Rachel, Mom and Dad (so basically, everyone!) Going to the park. Reading Brown Bear. Playing with technology, esp. cell phones. Standing and walking with assistance. Saying “hi” to her Cat in the Hat “welcome” sign (an oldie, but a goodie) and the Grinch, which is above her changing table. Taking baths. Playing with Mr. Penguin (who has edged out Blue the Whale, in terms of fav bath toys), Eve, and Yot. Getting a shoulder ride on Daddy. Dancing. Snorting/sniffing through her nose. Dropping things.
Jack, you are really fun - esp. for a 6-mo old! You can sit, smile, and drool with the best of them!
- Hehe… this is fun! Dad, your hat tastes good!
Honestly, each month keeps on getting better and better! Although Natalie isn’t as big of a cuddler as are other babies, she is generous with kisses. Jordan and I were exchanging stories about where we’ve gotten kisses from her – his chest, my leg, my shoulder – and we think its because we kiss her all over, she doesn’t know that most kisses are for your face. Isn’t that sweet? She is very kissable. Happy 10 months, Natalie!
Ten-months-old already? Happy big day, Natalie! You’re so big and cute and obviously the apple of your mom and dad’s eyes.
She’s so great! Lately, I keep on having Natalie dreams. Can’t wait until I can see her again!