Happy 11 Month Birthday!

Holy batman!! I never thought this day would come. When you are overwhelmed and exhausted all you can think about is when will she eat next and what time do I need to change her diaper?!?! You never in a million years picture your baby at 11 months old! Almost one year! Nevertheless, here we are.

Miss E woke up this morning like a ball of energy. No diaper change, no putting on clothes and don't even try to mess with baby girl's hair. She wouldn't sit still on the changing table for anything. Every toy I gave her (including the fave, non-toy-items such as a diaper and a hanger) ended up angrily thrown on the floor in clear disapproval of my attempts to dress the little.

It was just a sample of the non-pictures that would be taken. And yes...it has begun. Let the temper tantrums start.

Here is one of my favorite books, "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly"

Indeed, a fave

The only pics I could get where on-the-go

Hair = outta control when the little won't hold still anymore and thrashes her head around when Mommy tries to pull the hair out of the little's face

Yay...

For....

Meeee!!!!!

At 11 months baby girl, you continue to amaze us all. Today marked 11 months and you celebrated by standing all by yourself in the middle of the floor. You stood up from the floor with no help and took off. And you also commemorated the day by throwing your first temper tantrum. At least that's what it seemed like. The hitting, throwing and screaming this morning were all signs that you want things your way and now! But I've got news for you honey, that doesn't fly with this mama. You will keep hearing no until I run out of breath. But I still love you to bits!!

You have 2 new teeth on the top and one more coming in. You must have heard me say that my baby would only have two teeth for her first birthday!

You must have also heard me tell Dada that it was safe to say that after 5ish months, you were finally napping in peace. No more screaming and crying for nap times. Because the very day I said that, you stopped quietly napping in the afternoon. The last few days you have either not napped at all or cried or played for an hour then fell asleep for a half hour. Are you clairvoyant?!?!

You have become more confident with your walking. And although you still want a hand when you go outside, the indoors is your kingdom. You leave behind you a trail of pots, plastic ware, dishtowels, toys and Christmas bows. Yes, the bows that you keep stealing off your presents under the tree. You follow me around the house and are surprisingly quick. And you have actually run! Although it was a short run, you still picked up the pace and trotted across the room.

You have started giving kisses and hugs. All we have to do is ask for a kiss and you give a (sometimes wide open-mouthed) kiss. You showed Maggie Mae, Zuzu Bee and Rex some love with hugs and layed your head on their fur. You still love when the dogs fight, when Zues licks your face off and when Maggie does a drive by, almost knocking you over.

Your fave toys are the dogs, any type of ball and anything music related. You always shake your groove thing when you hear a jam. You love the snowmen plush and reindeer doll that Tia and Sassy got you. You start jumping and smiling while you bury your face in them.

Finally, we have gotten over a double ear infection, double eye infection and the resulting diaper rash from the antibiotics. I know it's all good for you, but I really don't ever want to see your little face look like you've been punched again. There is nothing else that teaches selflessness like seeing your baby sick.

You talk more and more. Everyday you just babble endlessly to yourself or whoever will listen. And we think it's adorable!

Your first birthday party is in a month and Mommy and Sassy are in full planning mode. Can't wait to see you eat that cake. But in the meantime, we'll enjoy your first Christmas and seeing Santa for the very first time!

Love you E!