Nolan David: 11 Months

Nolan David, the 11th month has come and gone. This month I told daddy over and over again I wish I could freeze time. I have loved our quiet days at home with you and your sister. I have treasured these moments in my heart so very much, and I look forward to all the days, weeks, months, and years to come. I just love being your mommy!!

This month brought some new firsts for you including your first bad sickness. After we got home from Christmas festivities, you got RSV and your first ear infection. It was rough. Your cough was horrible and you just weren't yourself. I took a picture of you just laying on the living room one day because you never just lie on the floor without moving...unless you are alseep or feeling really sick. Thankfully we got you medicine, and you were more like yourself within 24 hours. It was such a relief to see you smile again.

You topped the charts this month at 24 pounds. I am still amazed that you are 24 pounds with nursing as your main food source. You are still not interested in solid food...maybe a couple cheerios here and there and sometimes blended baby food makes it into your tummy, but not consistently.

You still loved to wave and point, and it was so cute to see you practice over and over. You also discovered the fish face all on your own. It made us laugh every.single.time! You learned how to climb the stairs this month, and you accomplished that task on your first try...with a ball in your hand. Books finally caught your interest (at least ones that make noise), and I loved seeing you flip through the pages.

You still love watching for cars out the window. You pointed to every car you saw and some you didn't see. And you still love balls! You have gotten even better at throwing and catching. And one night, you fell asleep with your basketball. It was also fun watching you play with your new Christmas toys.

Thank you Auntie Stephanie and Uncle Bill!!

I think my favorite parts of this season of life, have been the quiet days at home together as a family. It has filled my heart with so much joy to see the love you have for your sister and your daddy. You and Katherine have had the best time chasing each other around the house. Making each other laugh has become a favorite activity for you both :)

This Month: 

You Liked:

-Wathcing for cars out the window

-Climbing the stairs 

-Chasing after a ball

-Playing with cars and trucks

-Smiling

-Belly Laughing

-Pulling off your socks 

-Looking through books

-Waving and clapping

-Chasing your sister

-Army crawling

-Playing hide-and-seek with blankets 

You Disliked:

-Bottles

-Pacifiers

-Ear infections

-RSV

Sweet Nolan, before you turn one...

-I want to remember the way you get so excited when you see a car.

-I want to remember the joy you get from chasing your sister around the house. 

-I want to remember the way you look up at me and smile while you are reading your books. 

-I want to remember your snuggles.

-I want to remember the way you fall asleep in my arms.

-I want to remember the way you crawl into my lap just to be held. 

Nolan, you are loved!!