Bennett at Eleven Months

 We're closing in on the one year mark - happy eleven months, B!

 This little man is on the move lately.  He is crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything he can.  He is working on solo standing (but hasn't mastered it yet).  We are trying to keep him safe, but it's tough as he seems drawn to fireplaces and outlets.

He is always making noises and I'm finally convinced his first word is "mama" and he's been saying it for awhile now.  My dear sweet boy has lots to convey, and it melts my heart that he first learned to ask for me.

He is keeping up with two naps every day.  The morning one is getting longer, though who knows when he will transition to one nap.  

Eating is where this boy excels.   He packs away the solids like it's his last meal.  Meat remains a favorite and he loves chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, and steak.  He devours nectarines and watermelon.  He has eight teeth now (four on top and bottom) and he's learning how to chew better all the time.

 He's losing interest in nursing, but we are keeping it up until he reaches a year.

 The world is his oyster now that he's learned to move and play so much more.  He loves things with wheels and items that open and close.

 His sister is, of course, his number one play mate and best friend.  They adore one another and bring each other more laughs than you can imagine.

 He remains a real trooper always going places for his sister's sake.  We keep him on a good schedule most days and we appreciate how laid back he is about car trips and stroller rides.

We love watching you grow stronger every day, Bennett, and we can't wait to see what next month has in store!