This Life He Planned: 11 Months

Here we are, Rowe! One month from your first birthday! You seem to be in a big hurry to grow up! When you came to us you had very dark hair and eyes, now your eyes are a beautiful blue and your hair keeps getting lighter. It has a reddish tint. I think you are just over 20 lbs. and 30 inches. You wear size 3 diapers and 12-18 month clothes. In the last couple of weeks, you have begun to cruise everywhere. You can stand up from sitting, and climb most anything. You also walk behind several rolling toys. I think you are probably days away from your first steps. You can climb our little slide downstairs. You talk constantly, and so often sound like you are saying many of the sounds to the correct words. You have figured out how to get your pacifier holder off, and are the queen of loosing pacis. That's not good because you have become more attached to it recently. I have started to attempt to ween you, but you are rebelling mightily so far. You are eating more foods straight from the table, and have not turned down anything. After 11 months, you have finally settled into a good nap routine. Now our day doesn't go so well if you aren't home to take a morning and afternoon nap. You really like to be home in your bed for them. You have transitioned into a convertible car seat, and we are in the process of getting rid of most of our baby stuff. It was really hard at first. For some reason, I have a fetish for car seats and strollers. I just really like them! So, getting rid of our infant seat has been a big deal. It's going to a good home :). I am having such a fun time planning your first birthday party! It's nothing big or fancy, but I feel like it's a combination of your personality and mine. This month you celebrated your first Independence Day with a little gathering and fireworks. We've spent a lot of time with friends, at the splash pad, and in the pool. You seem to like it all. Most days you are very laid back and just enjoy watching the big kids. I'm sure those days are numbered. You are such a wiggle worm. It's almost impossible to change your diaper, and we have to warn people when they hold you to hold tight. You love to throw yourself back, and will stay upside down. You often lay back in your exersaucer and look at everything upside down. This combined with how often you point your toe in the air and climb everything makes me wonder what your future holds. Gymnastics.....ok, circus acrobat.....not so much. Whatever it is, you will have three big fans. Your brother thinks you are the best friend ever. We love you Rowe Catherine!