December 31, 2010

Reece's Eleven Month Highlights

Only one more month until I am officially one year old!
Here are this month's highlights:
-I continue to LOVE being outside.  The wind, birds, airplanes, helicopters, trucks, and water fountains all excite me!  I also love the park and enjoy climbing around on the equipment and sliding down the small slides.  I also love to climb the stairs of the gazebo and crawl around on the stage.  I have begun to object when Mommy says it is time to leave.
-I now take a daily bath due to the fact that I love to feed myself.
-I eat mostly finger foods, and a small amount of pureed veggies, avocado, yogurt, and applesauce.  If I don't like something, I will offer it to Mommy, throw it on the floor, or tuck it in my highchair.  
-Fruit is my favorite, and if you serve me fruit first, I probably won't eat anything else.
-I love to throw balls back and forth with a partner.  My aim is improving greatly!
-I am interested in relocating items.  For example, I like to stand up and put my toys on the table or the couch.
-My creeping ability is improving.  I can reach over to ottoman from couch or from the tub to toilet.

-Speaking of the toilet, I have learned how to flush it and do so whenever I am in the bathroom.
-I say Dada and Mama regularly, especially when I am sad or hurt.
-I sign
more and water when I am eating.  I even signed water when I saw the water fountain in town.
-I love to talk into my cup to change the sound of my voice.
-My two top and bottom teeth are in, and so I have been grinding them and using them to chew on the sides of my crib.
-I love to raise my arms when someone shouts, "Touchdown!"
-Daddy says I have alligator arms when I am being shy or am experiencing something new.  I will tuck my arms in and only use my hands to reach out to touch.
-I am ACTIVE after I have had dinner and a bath.  I get a little hyper and am a lot of fun to play with!
-I can now open cabinets, drawers, and slide the closets open.  This has opened up a whole new world of exploration to me!

-At home, I am confident and interact with Daddy and Mommy readily.  Outside of home I am very cautious and observant.  It takes me a while to warm up to others and new situations.
Watching the surfers ride the waves in PB.  Daddy taught me all about sets and can't wait to get out there with me!
Mmmm... fruit and cheese are definitely my favorites!
Socks?  Who needs them?
This is my first real bonk.
Where did the E go?
Toilet paper makes a great toy!
I love to play on the washer and dryer while Mommy is doing laundry.  She thought I might like playing inside, but I did not!
Mommy and I visited Susan recently.  I LOVED playing with her dog, Sophie.  I chased her around the house and let her give me lots of kisses.  The day was full of squeals and giggles!
Along with the title of "Baby Whisperer", Evan is also a great entertainer!  Grace and I have become best buds and enjoy sharing each other's food.
Bath time with Grace!
I had a lot of fun helping Daddy replace the door knob.
This is the first official picture of my two top teeth!
Only one more month to go!