10 Months-Old

Dear Liam,

            You turned 10 months-old last week.  You are such a big boy and growing and changing so much.  You are very busy these days.  You love to explore.  You have perfected the art of crawling and have started pulling up and cruising around.  You'll even stand on your own for a few seconds at a time.  I don't think it's going to be too long before you are walking and fully on the move!

            Last Friday, you said your first word beyond "mama" and "dada".  You said "baby" when you saw yourself in the mirror.  Now, you say the word "baby" several times a day.  You also wave hello and goodbye.  Just yesterday, you started making a funny face by scrunching your nose up and smiling.  This is the same face your cousins used to make when they were your age, which makes me laugh! You are such a funny, happy little guy. 

            When music comes on, you start to bob around and dance.  Sometimes you shake your head side-to-side.  You are always smiling, and you laugh hysterically when we tickle you.  You have started to give kisses.  Several times a day, you will crawl over to me, pull up, and give me a kiss.  I just love those kisses!

            You have two bottom teeth now and one top front tooth.  You have three more teeth on top that are coming in, so you are constantly chewing on things.  You have started to eat finger foods.  You love graham crackers, yogurt bites, cheerios, and pieces of cheese.  You aren't too sure about blueberries.  You still primarily eat baby food, but we are starting to give you samples of our food whenever we can.  You are also starting to drink out of a sippy cup, although you still prefer your bottle.

            Just this past weekend, you had your first ear infection.  You were pretty uncomfortable and it took a few days for the medicine to kick in.  We are so grateful that you are feeling better.  We can hardly stand it when you are sick.

            You are a good sleeper.  You still go to bed early and sleep through the night.  You take two good naps throughout the day.

            I have just finished working so I have the summer off and we get to spend every day together!  When you awaken early in the morning, I put you in bed with me and we snuggle and sleep for another hour or two.  We spend lots of time playing, listening to music, going on walks, and reading books.  I am treasuring every moment of these days that we have together.  In the fall, I will start working part-time, which means that I will only have to leave you a couple days a week.

            You just started taking swim lessons.  You love it.  You are the star of the class!  While some of the other babies are crying, you are laughing and splashing.  The instructor uses you for most demonstrations because you are so happy and laid back. 

            We aren't big on television in this house, so you don't really watch it.  But once a day, I sit with you at the computer and we watch a few Sesame Street videos online.  You really enjoy watching Sesame Street, especially the characters singing songs.  Cookie Monster is your favorite!

            When your dad walks in the door at the end of the day, your face lights up and you crawl to him.  He is your buddy, and you love to play together.

            You are growing and learning so much these days.  Your dad and I love every minute that we get to spend with you.  Your little personality is starting to shine as you take in the world around you.  We love you more and more each day and are so blessed to have you.  Happy 10 months sweet boy!  Remember always....you are loved.