Another blur of a month has passed. You're always moving so when I look back at what we did with our day each day, it's just a blur of motion!
Speaking of motion, you took your first step a couple weeks ago! You have worked your way up to taking a few steps at a time; your record is 5 steps in a row. You are an expert cruiser and an extremely fast crawler. Each time the baby gates opens, you make a mad dash to get out, and your dad and I have to be quick so you don't escape!
You are always babbling but now you've started loud shrieking when you get excited about something. It's hilarious - and adorable.
You've started climbing things. It's so nerve wracking. You're almost always sporting a bruise because of it!
You are incredibly independent. Often moms of toddlers say things like, "it gets easier eventually because they can start entertaining themselves." Well you've been able to entertain yourself for a while now, at times it seems you even prefer it. You will crawl off and flip through books on your own, studying each page. You'll crawl around the room collecting lint. No matter how well we vacuum, you always find the tiniest bits if lint, and you'll carry them around with you like they are prized treasures.
You also loves to get your hands on iPhones and tv remotes.
Your favorite toys are your little people, the little people school bus, your turtle lawn mower and your elephant. You like to empty the shapes out of your shape shorter and play with the bucket.
You love to climb up to look out the window. You love to play with curtains; you use them to play peak-a-boo. You love to try to chase Winnie under the couch. You still find her hilarious. You love baths. You love walks.
You still aren't that interested in taking time out to eat but you love puffs. I think that's the only "food" you really enjoy. Though we've had some luck with bread at restaurants and French fries. Go figure. You're your mom's girl ;)
Dislikes: naps, diaper changes and getting dressed. That's like the evil trifecta for you. Pretty much the only time you cry is while one of those three things is occurring! You're also not a huge fan of car rides anymore. We got you a new car seat, and we're hoping that helps.
Your skin is so sensitive. This winter we coat you in aquaphor a couple times a day and your skin is still dry and flaky. You still sport your Christmas tree rash. In other health news, you had your first stomach virus. It was brutal. 5 days of pure hell for you (and mom and dad). You came through it like a champ. Even when you were extremely ill, you still had a great disposition.
You celebrated your first Christmas. Totally didn't care about present opening. Except when you got to be in a room of present opening, you got super excited by all the commotion!
As always, I know that was no particular order but like I said - just a blur!
One thing I do know though, I love you so much. Our bond grows stronger by the day, and I feel so lucky to call you mine, Hartley Glenn. I swear, I couldn't love you more if I tried. I'm so impressed by the little person you are becoming; I could not be any prouder.
Happy 11 months, lovey!
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