11 months old

Yes this post is 3 days late, however I did take his 11 month pictures on the 26th. I just haven't managed to even open this blog in the last few days. We have been very busy here at the Maynord house. Things have calmed down a bit and we have settled down to watch a movie as a family tonight. So with that being said... here is the 11 month (belated) post.

Owen,

I've probably seen the biggest change in you this past month. It's been huge . . .

You are in full on explorer mode. (You are hearing the word "no" quite often these days.)

You say "da-da" and "ba-ba" but no "ma-ma" yet. What's the deal?

You are doing your own version of crawling (using your hands and scooting on your butt or steam rolling across the floor). It is not traditional but hey, you get around.

You pull up on everything. (crib, toy basket, coffee table, etc.)

You usually sleep 9-10 hours straight at night with 2-3 naps during the day.

You have 7 teeth last time I checked (a few days ago), but with as fast as they are coming in there may be more by now.

You eat baby food 3 times a day.

You have started to explore some table foods. (you love mashed potatoes)

You love to dance.

You love music.

You “talk” to your toys.

You went on your first vacation this month, and loved it.

You fight sleep, which is exasperating at times. (Nothing a good late night car ride cant fix.)

You have had several bumped heads recently. Learning to be mobile can be hard!

I can see how 11 months can be a milestone that is overlooked because we are so close to that big YEAR birthday. But I will always remember 11 months because I think this is really the start of you being a little boy rather than a little baby. And, wow, even writing that makes me teary. It is such a strange feeling to miss you being a baby, but love who you are now so much, and also look forward to the years ahead watching you grow and change. I guess it just comes down to the fact that I’m blessed. I’m blessed to get to be a part of your life. I’m blessed because no matter what age, you’ll always be my sweet baby.

We are only a few weeks from celebrating a year of you in our lives and I can hardly stand it. It feels like my heart might burst. You will never know how happy you’ve made us. I know I’ll try to explain it to you several times in your life, but just know … you’ll never truly know. Because I could never put this kind of love into words. There are no words. Happy 11 months, Owen!

Love, Mom

This month's photos were next to impossible to take.

 I've included some outtakes so you would see why.