TEN
Somehow I skipped writing about your ninth month, Buddance, so, we can assume that it was a busy one. And actually, since I was there for about 95% of it, I know for a fact it was. And now? You are TEN WHOLE MONTHS OLD. You are almost grown-up at this point, or at least you want to be, with the constant shoving me or your Daddy away so you can do it yourself. The older you get, the faster time seems to go. Jeez bud, we are so close to celebrating your first birthday, unbelievable.
Since the last two months are blending together for me, let me just combine everything I can think of that happened. You flew down south to meet your Great Grandmother for the first time ever. She loved meeting you! I was worried that she may not remember me, or know who you were, but her memory remained somewhat sharp while we were there, and she enjoyed every second of your busybody visit. Also, that was your first Thanksgiving, and while we ate at a restaurant that was less than desirable for me, at least we were with family, and while they all drove me crazy, at least they are alive. :) I am such a positive Momma. Our celebration wasn't exactly how I had pictured your first Thanksgiving, but we were warm, fed, and surrounded by people who love us, so really, I shouldn't be complaining.
You started waving a little while ago and not long after you started clapping. You have been doing both for about a month now, and it is so neat to hear the clapping noises that your tiny hands make. You are so proud of yourself when you clap, and you look towards either your father or me for a nod of approval or a word of encouragement, which always makes me smile.
Your latest and greatest thing is to point at everything you can see, so that your Dad and I can see it too. In fact, yesterday we were in the food store together and there were so many things to look at, you took both hands and pointed them in two different directions trying to tell me 'Look around!'. I laughed out loud at your antics, you are a funny kid.
Right now your Dad and I are working hard to help you practice standing on your own. Only, I think you are under the impression that standing on your own two legs is a form of torture, so you are less than willing to try and stand. Your Dad devised a game 1-2-3 STAND! that works every now and then to encourage your standing, but it also makes you laugh, so that is an added bonus.
This Friday we leave to head up north for Christmas, and I am filled with excitement to celebrate our first Christmas as a family. I know you are young and won't remember a thing about the day, but there will be pictures for you to look back over and I will try my best to recall all the little things that happen over the long weekend. I am so happy you are here to celebrate with us Buddance, every other past Christmas pales in comparison to this one.
Since the last two months are blending together for me, let me just combine everything I can think of that happened. You flew down south to meet your Great Grandmother for the first time ever. She loved meeting you! I was worried that she may not remember me, or know who you were, but her memory remained somewhat sharp while we were there, and she enjoyed every second of your busybody visit. Also, that was your first Thanksgiving, and while we ate at a restaurant that was less than desirable for me, at least we were with family, and while they all drove me crazy, at least they are alive. :) I am such a positive Momma. Our celebration wasn't exactly how I had pictured your first Thanksgiving, but we were warm, fed, and surrounded by people who love us, so really, I shouldn't be complaining.
You started waving a little while ago and not long after you started clapping. You have been doing both for about a month now, and it is so neat to hear the clapping noises that your tiny hands make. You are so proud of yourself when you clap, and you look towards either your father or me for a nod of approval or a word of encouragement, which always makes me smile.
Your latest and greatest thing is to point at everything you can see, so that your Dad and I can see it too. In fact, yesterday we were in the food store together and there were so many things to look at, you took both hands and pointed them in two different directions trying to tell me 'Look around!'. I laughed out loud at your antics, you are a funny kid.
Right now your Dad and I are working hard to help you practice standing on your own. Only, I think you are under the impression that standing on your own two legs is a form of torture, so you are less than willing to try and stand. Your Dad devised a game 1-2-3 STAND! that works every now and then to encourage your standing, but it also makes you laugh, so that is an added bonus.
This Friday we leave to head up north for Christmas, and I am filled with excitement to celebrate our first Christmas as a family. I know you are young and won't remember a thing about the day, but there will be pictures for you to look back over and I will try my best to recall all the little things that happen over the long weekend. I am so happy you are here to celebrate with us Buddance, every other past Christmas pales in comparison to this one.
posted by Al at 1:12 PM
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