So, I was downstairs yesterday and my husband had the baby. I was sitting in an armchair and hubby had the baby’s arms as he was kneeling. The little one had hold of my husband’s knees, then he let go and WALKED over to me. It was literally one step, but he did it so perfectly and effortlessly!
It was almost so tiny that I’m not sure whether we count it or not. I really, really think that if the little guy would stop wiggling and bouncing so much he could be running circles around me :) I was literally in shock and so proud of him.
I think we’ll count it as a novelty, and await the real thing when he really starts to take off!
Hi all, it’s been a few months since I’ve posted, for shame! There have been so many changes here lately, it’s almost unbelievable!
Let’s see…he was in his 9th month before he got his first tooth. He seems to be a slow tooth grower :) He now has 5 teeth, but they are all half in and half out. Of course, that’s made for some very interesting breastfeeding sessions, oi!
The problem is that I’ll try and say a strict, “no!” But he thinks the word no is funny! I have no idea what to do with a 10 month old who thinks no is hilarious. Oh well, he seems to have stopped biting for now. One time I think he really got it that it hurt me.
He is also VERY mobile now. He can whip around here and there without a care in the world. When he stops bouncing so much he can even stand very well. I definitely think he’ll be walking before he’s a year old.
One thing that kind of bothers me is how everyone always comments on how “big” he is. While he certainly is bigger than normal for his size, he’s certainly not fat. It’s just always been his way. It’s like…yeah, I get it, he’s big for his age… 
But boy is he cute! His hair is growing so fast…not quite time to get it cut yet (I’m afraid he’d be whipping all over making for a very tough time for the barber!) But it’s long. He still has my eyes, and his daddy’s hair 
He’s also becoming an expert at feeding himself. I don’t mean with a spoon…I wouldn’t quite trust him to handle a spoon yet ;) But my husband will make pancakes and we’ll tear some for him. He’ll pinch the pieces and eat them! He LOVES the Gerber stars and yogurt rounds.
We’re having a few sleeping issues…probably my fault. Well, since he’s teething (Seems like it’s constant) and I stay up late to work, there comes a point where I just bring him into our bed. And since my husband leaves for work so early I kind of like the baby in there for company. Plus, I can nurse him at night if necessary.
That brings me to another point…I’ve always planned on nursing him for at least a year…but he doesn’t seem anywhere close to weaning! I think once he can “name it”…that’s where I draw the line ;) No words yet…
I’ll definitely start posting more, what a year it’s been!
