10 Months Old

Last week Emerson turned 10 Months Old! So big so fast! Here are some things Emerson is doing at 10 months old:

• First steps!
• Can stand for close to a minute unsupported
• Gets around a room holding on to furniture and transferring from piece to piece
• Says something close to dog and this
• Likes to throw things - including out of his crib
• Crawls with toys in his hands.
• Can roll a ball back and forth.
• Can remove his paci from his mouth when he wants to talk, needs to cough, etc. and return it back to his mouth
• Began eating some table foods. Enjoys mashed potatoes and lunchmeat the most
• Signing "more" more often
• Signing milk but when he's eating, not necessarily when it's time for milk
• Loves engaging with Mommy & Daddy
• Continues to enjoy music. Likes The Mexican Hat Dance, Old McDonald & the silly songs Mommy makes up for him.
• Turning into a little chatter box!
• Listens atentively and will sit still long enough to read a short book
• Likes when Mommy & Daddy go through his animal flashcards with him
• Still sleeping through the night
• Has 8 teeth!
• Gets very excited when he hears the bath water running and we get him undressed for the tub
• Loves to brush his teeth
• Likes to push things - his hippo toy that eats blocks, the laundry hamper
• Has become best buddies with Gus and is getting better at giving him gentle pets. He thinks it's funny when Gus chases his tail.
• His favorite toys are his wiffle ball, his Noah's ark animals (especially the zebras), his cars and LG (Little Gus - stuffed pug)
• Loves school and cries as his friends go home (we work later than most of the parents so he's frequently the last one there)
• Enjoys his swimming lessons. Likes to splash and play with the pool toys.
• One day when my mom was leaving (and was out of eye sight) I said "where's Grandma?" and he turned and looked directly at her!

We can't believe his 1st birthday is only a couple of months away. We're starting to think about how to celebrate this momenteous occassion!

Emerson, an elephant and his wiffle ball!