My little baby will soon be leaving his babyhood behind.
Eli is now 11 months old. That just makes me shake my head and wonder where the last year of my life has gone.
And speaking of shaking heads, that is one thing Eli has down pat, especially when you tell him no. More often than not, I am telling him no in reference to one of his new favorite pastimes, spitting. It is definitely one of my least preferred talents of his, but I will secretly admit at times it is kind of cute to listen to, particularly when it makes Cory laugh his head off. However, if he starts spitting during mealtime? That is when I get a tad more frustrated.
Cruising along furniture is another thing Eli does. He can also balance while standing for a pretty long time, although he still hasn’t taken any steps on his own. But that is perfectly OK with me, I don’t want him to grow up any faster than he already is.
He is also learning how to wave hi and bye on his own. It is incredibly darling to watch, especially when his face is lit up with a huge smile. He still is quite the social flirt.
As you can tell, he is still toothless. But that might be changing soon. Today he has been drooling like crazy, his nose has been a bit runny and his appetite isn’t what it normally is. We shall see if a tooth will sprout up soon.
Like most babies, Eli is curious about everything. And I mean everything. Exploration and discovery is what he is all about.
If you are switching laundry, he wants to help. If you are unloading the dishwasher, he wants to come bang on the open door and play with all the clean dishes. If you are trying to put a fan in the window, he tries to get it before it is too high to reach. And he can get quite the death grip on things you try to take away from him.
Mischievous might be a good word to describe him at times.
I think we can officially say that Eli’s first word is mama. Although in his talk it is more, “Mamamamama.” I am pretty sure he is deliberately trying to say my name when he sees me. It is rather endearing.
And even though I am still not a fan of Eli’s cat naps … 20 minutes does NOT count as a nap! … I am pleased with his night sleeping now. Knock on wood, but for the last week or so he has been sleeping through the night.
Phew. What a relief.
Now I need to train myself to go to bed earlier.
15 Comments
June 9, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Oh he is soooo cute. I pray he sleeps longer and longer through the night. I pray all children sleep for hours and hours. Please oh please. That is the one thing that scares me about our little one being born. Not crashing the car at age 16, not piercing a body part you have to take a piece of clothing off to see, just sleep.
Sleep on Eli!
June 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Soooo darling! I am trying to remember and I believe you were on of my cat nappers!
June 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM
He’s really adorable! I can’t believe my little girl is already two. She’s still my baby!
June 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM
I love that toothless grin!
June 10, 2009 at 9:25 AM
He truly is one of the most darling little boys I’ve ever met. One of the reasons I’m hoping to have one myself!
June 10, 2009 at 10:17 AM
So adorable. I loved dressing my boys in those little rompers. I miss those!
June 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Cute pictures! I love the toothless grin. I think babies must have perfected the art of power naps. I’m lucky if he takes a 45 minute nap. It’s amazing how much they grow up the first year. What is about boys and spitting.? My boys were recently spitting at each other when they were mad. Lucikly, it was short lived. He’s adorable and I definitely need to see him in person sometime soon!
June 11, 2009 at 9:34 AM
I would have never thought it’s been a year. Wow. But you’re right–how could the time fly so fast?
June 13, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Oh, he’s such a cutie!
June 13, 2009 at 4:53 PM
So cute!
June 13, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Amazing it’s been a year.
He looks like Daddy, right?
Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve visited, but wanted to say hi!
June 15, 2009 at 2:07 PM
I cannot believe it’s been a year. Wow!
Bummer I missed the contest last week. My fault for being slow.
Happy days to you!
June 16, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Wow, so much hair! My daughter’s 16 months and barely has a wisp.
June 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM
He is SO darling! I can’t wait to see him and all of you in August!
June 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM
What a little cutie!
My little guy isn’t far behind. They just grow up way too fast.