Sam is 11 Months Old

Sam turned 11 months this weekend. I am struggling with him turning one soon. He is changing by the day. Here are some pictures on my 11 month old.

Sam is a happy baby. He is constantly on the move. Some things he is doing now are:

* He is saying mama better and making the connection that mama is ME!
* Is a pro at saying dada
* Still tries to say Andrew and Ralphie - he gets the first syllable
* He is eating better when it comes to solid foods. He likes cut up bananas and is also trying to say banana - he actually says nana.
* We have a talker - he is constantly babbling and uses different tones to tell us a really good story
* He is wearing size 4 diapers - even though they are big on him but the size 3 diapers were too small. He is in between sizes.
* Goes to sleep around 6:15 and sleeps all night. Wakes up around 5:30 to 6:30 am.
* Takes two naps one around 8 am and the other one after lunch
* Still drinking 5 bottles a day and is eating 2-3 meals a day (baby food) and is now snacking - he loves cheerios
* Does NOT like to lie down for a diaper change and really doesn't like it when you get him dressed or undressed. He has always been like this but I think he hates to be constrained now. The boy is constantly on the move.
* He LOVES remote controls and phones. I think it is a mission of his to find one of those items at all times. And he lets you know how mad he is when you take it away from him.
* He can clap and will do so when you ask him to clap. He is also a good waver and will say hey when he waves.
* He is started to "hug" your neck when you hold him
* I have started to incorporate a bed story now at night. Since he holds his bottle, it is easier for me to read to him



* Sam is very observant - he studies people and is very curious
* He hears music and dances to it. When you sing to him - it calms him down if he is fussy and makes him laugh when he is in a good mood. The other day Andrew was signing Old McDonald and stopped before he said what animal was there and Sam picked up with the sounds of a moo moo here and moo moo there. He did say those words but hummed the beat it would make if you said it. Owen and I both looked at each other in amazement.
* Sam will stand next to anything. He crawls fast and picks up toys very easily.
* He is getting two more teeth - which will make 6 teeth

He is a perfect 11 month old!