11 months

We just moved into our new house the day after Thanksgiving and Brooklyn just turned 11 months old.  Only one more month until my baby turns 1!

This past month she:

Still wakes up once at night.

Breastfeeds on demand.

Claps and makes lots of noises.

Screams loudly!

Had her first Thanksgiving.

Ate turkey, stuffing, rolls, and green beans.

Likes to make messes.

Hates naptime and when mommy can't cuddle.

Likes playing in her toy box and using toys as a chair or stool.

Is so close to walking!

10 months

We forgot our monthly photos this month because I've been so preoccupied with the sell of our house!  But on Halloween we visited (Great) Grandpa and dressed up in her Snow White costume. 

This past month she:

Goes to sleep at 7:30, but has been waking up 2 times a night.

Breasfeeds 10x a day or more!  Plus finger foods.

Can still wear 3-6 month clothes, but starting to wear more 6-9 month.

Bites mommy's face and nose. 

Has a new cry that sounds like "ay ay ay!" 

Loves to open drawers and cabinets.

Hates when mommy's to holding her.

Plays with dishes and recipe cards.

Took a step!

Finally says "dada"

9 months

9 months has flown by!  We've been busy since our house went on the market, but this past month she:

Is 27 3/4 in and 16 lbs 1 oz.

Is going to bed earlier around 7-8 and waking up once around 5 am.

Breastfeeding whenever she wants and eating solids 3x a day.

STILL wears 3-6 month clothes, but starting to wear 6-9 months.

Is screaming, panting, and clicking her tongue.

Likes to copy mommy.

Started clapping her hands.

Gives mommy kisses.

Gets into everything!

Loves to tear up magazines.

Hates getting in the car and getting her diaper changed.

Loves being tickled, boxes, paper, and posing with anything that's NOT a toy. 

Stands up for short periods of time.

Learned how to wave and the sign for "milk" 

Took her first family pictures! 

                                                      

8 months

Time for our monthly update!  This past month she:

Is starting to sleep through the night again.

Started eating finger foods such since she loves to feed herself.

Wears 3-6 month clothes.

Says "mama"

Loves to make kiddy noises.

Jumps/bounces up and down.

Tries to stand on her head.

Likes to try and eat CDs.

Hates naptime.

Loves trying to find mommy and getting into the garbage.

Stands up by herself with a little help.

Talks more every day.