Eleven Months

My little boy and his smile melt this Mama's heart.

**Sorry I'm a little late on this post-- it's been just so busy lately!

Weight: Likely around 23 lbs.

Sleep: We are completely done with the sleepsuit.  Colin is great at bedtime.  He has a bottle, rocks for a few minutes, lays down in his crib and is out.  He sleeps for 10 hours, gets up for a bottle and goes back down for 1-2 more hours of sleep.  Naps on the other hand are something to be desired.  He has completely dropped his morning nap.  And his afternoon nap is typically 30 minutes.  Yep that's right-- my baby doesn't want to miss anything during the day and unless we are in the car, he is like clockwork and wakes up after 30 minutes.

Feeding: We have big changes this month-- Colin can FINALLY hold his own bottle and he loves to feed himself his yogurt and fruit/veggie pouches.  He still loves anything with cheese- his recent favorite is scrambled eggs with cheese.  He has definitely been more open to trying other things which I am very grateful for.  I also stopped doing a breakfast bottle and a snack bottle which seemed to curb his appetite and he will eat more solids now!

Diapers: size 3

Clothing: 12 months but I bought a lot of 18 month clothes and I figure he can grow into them this winter

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Milestones: Started daycare-- it has been a rocky start.  Transitions/changes are not Colin's strong suit but last Friday seemed to be a much better day so we are hopeful this can be the new trend.  He also got his 9th tooth!  We had no idea he was teething but it popped threw last Saturday out of no where!  And he is OFFICIALLY walking!  Colin walks everywhere and loves it!

Nicknames: Goomba, Little Man

Favorites: Still loving that Johny Jump Up, swinging at the park, chase and hide-n-go-seek with daddy, telling secrets (whispering in his ear), playing tug-o-war with Dupree, talking, walking, and bath time

Colin,

This has been a month of growing, stretching, and discovery for you.  It has been so amazing to watch your little world expand.  You've had your low moments- especially with your transition to daycare- which just about killed me.  Mama's heart was in her throat and I didn't sleep very much, worrying about your next time at daycare.  I'm thankful you are doing better.  You don't love transitions and change-- time will be our friend.

You're walking, talking, and into everything!  You love Dupree and he kisses you non-stop!  You grew up overnight into a little boy.  I no longer have a baby.  I cannot believe you will be one in less than a month.  Where did your first year go?  I cannot wait to see you learn more words, be more confident each day in your steps and skills, and I will forever love the sound of your sweet laugh.

Your hugs are the best and when I ask if you are sweet you lay your head on my shoulder-- talk about melting your mama's heart.  I love you so much Goomba!  

With my whole heart,

Mama