My little man is 11 months old! In less than 1 month I will have a little 1 year old in my house (sad face). This year has flown by! I can't believe all the changes that have happened. After Big C was born, we moved, we undertook updates in an old home, Mark started a new job, etc. etc. etc. Its been a busy year...but one of the constant blessings throughout this year has been Big C. He continues to be a happy baby. He sleeps well, eats well (he eats a ton!), giggles often, smiles often, babbles to us more and more, and is just all around a fun kiddo to have in our lives.
This past month Big C has continued to grow and develop. He is crawling very fast (to the point that we have a hard time keeping up if he is "on a mission"). He is constantly moving (as you can see from these pictures). He is curious and likes check out all the nooks and crannies of wherever he is exploring. He likes to take things out of boxes (or laundry out of baskets) and plays very well on his own. He still spends a good hour in the excersaucer per day and will also, typically, have an hour of quiet independent play in his playpen. Currently he naps once a day from around 10:30 until 2/2:30 (such a good napper!). Lately he has also needed a little nap between 4:30 and 5 to keep him happy during the evening hours. He is in bed by 7:30 and will sleep through the night until 7am (well, between 7am and 8am) the next morning.
Big C still really enjoys his soother. I have to admit that I am kind of enjoying having a baby with a soother too (Pj would never take one). He likes to have one when he is sleeping or upset (a rare occurrence). He also has decided to befriend a teddy bear that Mark gave me for my 20th birthday and sleeps with 'Teddy' every nap and at night. Its so cute how he wraps Teddy up in his right arm and snuggles in.
Big C is pulling himself up on furniture and is able to walk around furniture holding on. He takes little "leaps" from a piece of furniture to me...but isn't really walking yet.
Big C loves his big sister...probably because he has no choice. Pj adores him. He is often showered with hugs and kisses (to the point where I have to firmly tell Pj that all hugging has to be done for the next couple of minutes to allow Big C to catch his breath and balance). She loves to make him laugh and, if she finds something that he finds humorous, will repeat it constantly for hours on end trying to get him to giggle again (he often complies - he finds her quite entertaining). I am not sure if Big C is going to be an early speaker for the very fact that he does not need to talk - Pj takes care of all communication for him. I often hear, "Momma, Big C would like to nurse now" or "Momma, Big C wants to play on the ground with me now" or "Momma, Big C wants to wake up from his nap now" or "Momma, Big C wants a cookie for me to eat". She has his best interests at heart (most of the time). She always ensures that he is well taken care of; whether that means having enough toys, a blanket on him or his soother. If I am not able to get him right away when he wakes up from a nap Pj is quick to run into his room and fill his bed with toys in order to keep him occupied for the three minutes it takes me to get to him. I love the way that their friendship is growing and I hope that they can remain best buds for their lifetimes.
Big C is a lovable little boy. He is also sensitive. He loves to cuddle and is starting to give kisses (big wet open mouth kisses). He does not like it when people raise their voices or make faces (he has, on more than one occasion, let out heart breaking sobs after Mark has looked at him with a "funny" face (I guess funny is relative).). He often plays "shy" when people notice him and talk to him. He will duck his head and try to hide in his arms (its adorable!). He loves his Momma (yay) very much and loves to sit with me or cuddle me (at anytime). He is still nursing and, if we're being honest, would like to nurse all day. I am trying to wean him as I go back to work in a little less than two weeks...so here's hoping!
All in all, Big C is continuing to amaze and astound us. That God could bless us with him in our lives is wonderful! We pray that he continues to be healthy and that we are able to raise him to know and love our Savior.
What a sweet sweet little-big boy. I delight in the fact that I get to watch him grow and be a part of his life. Congrats Big C
ReplyDelete