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10 Months

*I initially posted this with "11 months" because I am old and losing my mind. I made cute little colorful titles for the next few months and then uploaded the wrong one. I'm an idiot!

Doodle Bug,

That's what I've been calling you lately: doodle bug, and also boodles. But mostly, you are my little angel because you make me so happy!!!!

This month, I turned 26-- the same age your Grammie was when she had me. Growing up, my mom always told me about when I was born, and I remember thinking that that all seemed so far away, that 26 was so far in the future, and here I am. I love being your mommy though, and I love everything that comes with it! Well, the not getting enough sleep part is hard, but I'm managing. But if if I have to see someone's face at 3:00, I'm just glad it's yours. :-)

Physically, this month, you've finally started to get more than just those 4 little teeth. Although all your little teeth are cute, I hate that they've hurt you so much. :-( You still enjoy pulling yourself up and you love to walk when we hold your hands. You take HUGE, exaggerated steps, and you always look so proud! I think it'll be a month or so before you start walking on your own because you're just starting to figure out that you can walk holding on to furniture. You also love to crawl in and under things. I can't wait until we can build forts! I always loved forts.

Probably the biggest thing you've started doing this month is imitating me when I scold you. I'm afraid that the finger pointing has become a game-- a game you love-- and you do it all the time. This afternoon, Daddy took you with him to buy Mommy's Valentine's gift, and you stopped in a cafe to pick Mommy up some lunch. A lady right next to you at the counter was yelling about her order and pointing her finger at the manager. You looked at her, started pointing your finger at her and yelling right back. I'm not sure that this is a good thing, but I'm hoping you don't *really* understand about listening to your parents, and instead think it's just one more fun thing to copy that you see us doing.

This month, we entered the era of Cheerios. I loved Cheerios as a kid, and you've taken after me. You also love Saltine crackers, which you hated a couple months ago. Now, I think it's one of your favorites! We're starting to give you some table foods, but you seem to have a sensitive tummy, so we're moving ahead slowly . .

(you have a bruise on your forehead in the picture above. :-( You're like your mama-- you bruise at the slightest bump!)

In terms of language, "uh oh" and "mama" are still your favorites. You still throw things constantly so you can yell "uh oh!" It's definitely a game, and we try not to play along too much. You definitely impress strangers with your talking out in public (and your pretty baby blues). You've started pointed to the dogs and saying "daw" and "hair" is one you say a lot too. You like to yank on our hair, and I love the way you say it! You can't make an "r" sound, so you say "heh" in a long, drawn-out way, almost like you're asking a question. It's so funny (except that the hair pulling hurts!)

I've been trying to get a picture of your teeth. At first, when your 2 top teeth came in, I was worried they weren't supposed to be so far apart, but the more I see/read about other kids, this is very normal. Besides, I think they are precious and I wish you'd let me take a picture before the other teeth coming push them closer together!!!

Well, 2 more months until your 1st birthday. The countdown is on!!! I love you so very much, my baby girl. You will never know the joy your bring me until you bring one of your own into the world.

All my love,
Mommy

Posted by Hannah at February 11, 2007 02:53 PM