It's true, Eli is a perfect ten! And he is also ten months old - can you believe it? Well, I can't. I am pretty depressed at the fact that in a little less then a month I will be making plans to celebrate his 1st birthday - how sad - I just don't think I am ready to be done with the baby thing! Eli has definitely changed and grown up a ton this past month becoming quite the little monster - but still so precious!
He has become VERY mobile and getting into everything! The day after he learned to crawl he starting pulling himself up on everything as well - no time wasted. Now he is grasping the concept of cruising around the couch, tables and whatever other objects he can move to and from. He LOVES the stairs - Matt spent one whole Monday teaching him how to climb them and now he is a pro - still not real comfortable with the idea, but Eli is pretty proud of himself when he reaches the top. Sometimes I forget how mobile he is and before I can turn around to install the baby gate he up the stairs - clapping for himself! With Eli now mobile he is much more content then before. Still loves to be in someones arms if they will allow him, but is much better at entertaining himself, which is quite a relief.
Ashtyn has taken a new liking to her little brother - I guess because now that he can move she thinks he's pretty cool and not so boring. She hugs him, picks him up, helps him do things, kisses him - where was all this months ago? But I love her finally embracing him! He does however get into her things - even now more so - which she is never too please with, but I am sure that will always be a fight to deal with between siblings. Eli LOVES Ashtyn just as much. He kicks his legs when he sees her and will scream to get her attention. If we say "Go get Ashtyn" he will crawl right into her lap! They are so precious.
Eli's eating and sleeping have stayed consistent. He had a week where he took three hour naps - Boy was that nice, but very short lived - I am thinking he had a growth spurt. He still is eating oatmeal with fruits or vegetables, but is starting to get very bored. I have tried introducing more foods, but he still has a hard time swallowing probably because he still has no TEETH! Can you believe that! I am hoping some will come through, but for now he is toothless! His favorite snack is cheetos by far and always likes to taste things off our plates. He still has no idea how to drink from a sippy cup - I guess we should work on this in month eleven!
He is definitely a little monster and into everything - trash cans, toilet paper, books, purses...whatever he can get his little paws into he will. I found a huge trail of toilet paper the other day leading right to a happy, cute baby boy who was eating it! Lovely... He also loves to turn on the water for the bathtub and play in it, until his hand gets too cold and the he starts crying!
Eli has all of us on our toes, and although I feel I am always one step behind and constantly chasing him, I love that he is mobile and finally getting to enjoy the world around him. I am going to soak up every minute with him for the next couple months, because this is the last of my babies! I love how much fun and personality Eli has now, but I am sure going to miss having a baby in my arms. But I do remember how much fun Ashtyn was when she turned one - so I will just look forward to that! I thank God everyday for you Eli - you are such a blessing - Love you!
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