This is it. Month twelve. The final month before you turn one! The month of September has flown by. I think it’s because I’m looking forward to your first birthday in October. But before we recap that, let’s back up…
My son, you move everywhere! I thought you were an active crawler, but this last month has been crazy. You are in to EVERYTHING. Who wants to play with baby toys when you can touch/grab/pull at anything else in the house? Haha! Some afternoons I feel like all I do is follow you around and say, “no, sir.” You open every door (that we haven’t already locked), grab anything you can reach and pull yourself up on every person and thing.
One of your favorite no-no’s is to make a beeline for the laundry room. If I’ve forgotten to close the door, it only takes you seconds to reach that room and either put your hand in the dog’s water dish, or try to eat the food from the dog bowl. And you’re so amazingly quiet about it! wink
Your development continues at a fast pace. Every week you do/say something new. You still love to use sounds to describe things. Lately, you’ve been saying “vroom” for truck when you’re playing with them, or if you hear one make a loud noise (like the morning school bus).
We are continuing to cultivate a love for music in you. Between Daddy and me, you’ve heard a wide variety of music from many different eras. It’s so cute to watch you dance. Whether standing or sitting, you bop up and down and smile.
The band Everlast has a song that goes “Na-na-nah-na, na-na-nah-na, hey, hey, hey, goodbye.” Since “nah” is one of the sounds you make, we sing that line over and over. I’ll start, and you join in with “na-na-nah-na.” Once in a while you’ll even say “hey, hey, hey.” It’s so cute!
You’re getting more and more confident in your standing and cruising. You’re starting to transfer from one object to the next more often – chair to table, cabinet to fridge handle, couch to coffee table. Lately, you’ve begin walking the length of the couch, switching to the love seat and cruising that length as well. We’ve also started holding your hands and having you walk with us more often.
I love it when you interact with me. You’ve started giving open mouth kisses to go along with your hugs. You also try to wink with both eyes and you’re learning to give a high five. The waving is back full force. You wave at everyone. Everyone. When we’re out on walks, you’ll start waving at people you see a block or more away. By the time we actually get close enough for them to notice you, you’re done waving and just stare at them. LOL!
Most recently, you’ve discovered your ability to point at things and respond to my pointing and asking you a question. You’ve learned to point down to let us know when you’re done eating and to point at something you might want. The other night, I asked you if you wanted more ice cream. Instead of signing “more,” as you would have done in the past, you signed “eat,” and then pointed at the ice cream. That couldn’t have been clearer. Ha!
We’re still working with you on recognizing parts of the face. You much prefer to point to the part on my face instead if your own, but you do seem to understand that you have the same parts. You definitely know nose and ear. And usually get mouth and hair right. We’re also working on eye, forehead (because you especially like pointing at that!) and chest.
It’s so hard to believe that this is the last post before your one-year celebration. I’m not sure if I’ll continue posting monthly, but will definitely continue to do updates. Next up will be your birthday. And then we’ve got the holidays, so I know there will be lots more to share.
I love you, Sweet Daniel. You are growing into such a sweet and happy boy. Your Daddy and I love you so much!
XOXO,
Mommy
Weight: 21lb, 4oz
Height: 31.25”