11 months just ONE more month

wow Mason 11 months.  That means only 30 days until you have been with us for ONE whole year. O-M-G.

*OMG  your favorite song of the year by Usher.

-You are one bubbly, on-the-go, into e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g most curious little boy I know.  The one thing I still can't understand is how is it that your ever moving body only requires 6-8 hours of sleep at night?  Well I shouldn't complain because you have come alonggg way since birth. So I'll take it ;)  

This month, you have soaked up so much!! Ball, Bottle, Nose, Belly, Mama, Meme, Daddy, etc...You are able to get to where you want and whatever you want, and you are VERY persistent about it. Your method of movement is your army crawl and walker. Most of the time you're traveling to an unsafe destination or trying to get something that you shouldn't have so you spend quite a bit of time yelling at us.  You continue to love Diesel, Daddy, your walker, balls, and OUTSIDE.  I would have to say being outdoors is your favorite place to be... I cringe when I think of our upcoming season!! 

~you pulled yourself up at the beginning of the month 
~also your top 2 teeth appeared - which makes four!
~you will walk behind your walker (pushing it) gaining more confidence each day. (still scared though)

~you are starting to eat a variety of soft / semi chunky foods - picky when first introduced, but usually you'll try it the second time.. We found that if you are able to feed yourself you are happier about it, must taste better ;)
~formula / water and some juice throughout the day 
~size 4 diapers
~size 12-18 clothing

The worst habit we have so far is your bedtime routine...on some nights when you are over tired and refuse to close those eyes you will scream, and scream.  We have to come in and stand over your crib - you are content with our presence and that stops you from crying.  However, you have to be fast asleep before we leave - sometimes I fall asleep on the floor with my hand in yours until I know you're fast asleep.  Daddy has had to crawl out several times because once we hit that crack in the floor - awake you will be! 

As you can see I could write all night long, but I'll leave you with this:

~I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living. My baby you'll be~

Love you more than anything Mason John!