Today is your 10 month birthday, and time seems to fly by so fast. I'll be glad to be able to start counting your birthdays in years instead of months soon! But this one was a month for the history books for you.
At the beginning of the month we were fighting a stomach bug, followed by a cold and your first ear infection and fever, all of which you were kind enough to share with me. I can't believe what type of pain you were in, because that same cold had me beside myself with my own pain. You are such a trooper.
This month you learned how to clap and raise your arms in a 'yay' fashion - for every one's entertainment. Sometimes, like when Daddy & Uncle Sean celebrated a hockey goal, your timing was perfect. And at other times you continuously raised your hands and clapped asking for us to give you the "YAY!" you so deserved each time.
Your nine-month checkup (4/26) came back with great results - 87% head size for age, 90% height for age, and 43% weight for age (18+lbs). That very day you learned to crawl, and in a matter of days you've been ALL over the place. The first day you crawled maybe two feet forward. The second day, two or three feet. By day three you were across the room, and two and a half weeks later you're both fast and skilled at crawling. You've already eaten dry dog food and bumped your head when you've gotten a little too confident- which we just chalk up to your learning. Now much of our time is spent playing on the floor or giving you our fingers to hold onto as you practice walking across the room.
Our bedtime routine has gone from easy and peaceful to long and laborious. If we lay you down (even when your eyes are fully closed), within seconds you're rolled over and then pull yourself up to standing while holding on the sides of your crib and talking. Your daddy compares it to those fast drills football players do. You're just determined to not be done exploring the world for the day! You've also started to cry for us a little bit more when we leave you to play in your crib at bedtime (because there's no settling you down otherwise)- and I'm hoping that we can restore your routine soon. For now we're attentively rubbing your belly and your back, rocking you and holding you when you need it. But the idea that a 5-10 minute routine has turned into almost an hour is surprising to me.
The past week, you've had 4 teeth come in up top - all along the front, and all at the same time. On top of everything else, those have also made for some painful nights for you. Fortunately, you're still sleeping through the night after you do let yourself go to sleep. You're still munching on the sides of your mouth though, so I don't think this phase of teething is done yet.
The dogs still are a primary source for entertainment for you - anything they do from walking next to you, to licking your hand, to barking makes you laugh. You are the best giggler - and have really started to reply to when we laugh with you. Perhaps your most favorite activity though is the water: bath time, the water-sensory table at school, a running faucet - you love them all. The way you kick your feet and splash, reach out to touch the water and sometimes even drink it. I can't wait to take you swimming this summer!
Despite your middle-of-the-road weight, you'll eat almost anything we give you. Waffle pieces are a favorite, as is yogurt. You'll eat chicken and rice, cheerios, all sorts of veggies and now graham crackers. You can even drink water (a little messy) out of a cup or with a straw.
You still don't say much other than "da da da" or the less-frequent "ba ba" and don't know what those mean yet. I'm really looking forward to the day when I hear "ma ma"! And speaking of "da da", you're completely in love with him. When he's in the room, you follow him with your eyes and when he just looks at you you smile so wonderfully its like the sun is shining. I get those smiles to when I surprise you and in the mornings. You do love me, but there is something special about you being a daddy's girl right now. And you often 'choose' to go to me (arms outstretched and leaning into me) first if you're in need of your mama. My arms are always waiting and happy to have you.
So happy 10 month birthday little one. I'm so very happy to have you as my number one daughter.
hugs & love,
Your Mama
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