11 months- October 2, 2011

Dear Charlotte,
Oh sweet baby, you are growing so fast! This month you traveled on an airplane, went out of the country, walked more, and grew a third tooth!

Oh, and you’ve gotten loud, really loud. Whether it’s talking, babbling, or yelling it is much louder than it used to be. Even though it is ear splitting at times, Daddy and I love to hear your “Mamamamas” and “Dadadada’s”. Other times your voice is really soft and sweet, almost a whisper. I call it your “Pebbles Flintstone” voice.

At 10 months or so you started this ~~tiring~~ charming little quirk of waking up in the middle of the night. You spoiled us by sleeping through the night at about 2 weeks, so we’re not quite sure what to make of this. Now that you’ve reached 11 months we’re hoping you’ll grow out of it.

Every time I nurse you I try to cherish it because I know we’ll be weaning soon. We’ve cut down on some nursing and bottle feedings. You are eating the full menu at school so your diet expanded big time this month. We love watching you try new foods.

Now, as I get really excited for your first birthday party, I’m trying to not plan too much and slow down and remember to enjoy you as an 11 month old.

I love you, my darling, darling girl.
Love,
Mama