Meredith Anne | 11 Months Old

I can't believe it. This is the last monthly update until she turns ONE. (I totally forgot to do a 10 month update...I still got a photo though!)

11 months.
11 months of watching her grow.
11 months of watching her learn new things.
11 months of absolute beauty & joy in one little person.

Weight: about 20lbs

• At this point, she would rather be standing than sitting. She isn't brave enough to let go of whatever she is holding, but I don't think it will be long.
• She crawls pretty fast...gracefully, not so much.
• She eats everything. Literally...everything in sight that she can put her hands on. From a toy to the smallest crumb or piece of dirt. EVERYTHING.
• She loves "tickle-time" with Daddy and being tipped upside down.
• She has become more interactive with Julia & Eli (they love it & hate it!)
• Her newest words have been "Nana," "Night Night," & "Hey."
• She had her first ear infection & round of antibiotics (Record for any kid in our house!)
• She still loves her passy & her bottle. (Pray for us next month when we have to break her from it).
• She doesn't like sippy cups.

Meredith Anne, we love you more than you know! Though I want you to stay a baby forever, I'm excited to watch you grow!

Meredith Anne | 9 Months Old

Apparently, last month was so crazy busy (and it was) that I completely forgot to do Meredith's 8 month update, so I'm playing catch up!

Weighs: 18lbs

• She is saying Mama, Dada, & Bubba.
• She claps all the time. She loves it when you say "yay!" 
• She is eating table foods. She loves food. All of it.
• She still loves her bottle. Obsessed.
• She army crawls everywhere, and she can get to the sitting position from crawling. 
• She is still trying to figure out how to move her arms & legs to "regular" crawl.
• She is fast. Real fast.
• She tries to pull up on things she can reach, ie. her crib.
• I found her on her knees the other day. NOT OKAY. Mama isn't ready!
• She still screams a lot & very loudly. Screeching, ear-piercing screams.
• She loves to play with her big brother & sister. 
• She loves her toys.
• She still wakes up in the middle of the night for 2oz. 
• She has 8 teeth. Yes, I just said 8. We have all been miserable for the past few weeks, lol.
• She loves to give you a "kiss kiss."
• She is becoming a Daddy's girl. (They all do!)
• She takes great naps during the day!
• She is the happiest baby (as long as she has a full tummy & isn't sleepy). She is so smiley, and has such a sweet, fun personality. We love her so much!