Moments of Sunshine

After two particularly rough mornings filled with tears, clinging, and whining (and me wondering why we didn't just get a dog to expand our family), I cursed the damn tooth that has been plaguing our household. However, this evening Miles took his jerkitude to new heights by karate kicking us while trying to put on his diaper and pj's. Jesse and I both looked at each other and said "Wonder weeking?" We were correct. Miles is just hitting his 46-week milestone, the world of sequences while cutting a new tooth. Wild times on Flanders Street.

Apparently, all of this fuss is leading up to wonderful things (they better dazzle the stars out of me) like copying games and gestures, learning to put away his toys, and pointing and talking. In the last few days we've already seen a few of these changes and I have to admit, they're pretty cool. He's babbling more than ever. He talks to us, his toys and other people in a language that is yet to be identified, but much more elaborate than his simple "ba ba ba's". 

He's playing hide and seek with objects and has become much more savvy about looking for things that we're trying to hide from him. He also is definitely communicating things that he knows. He hisses when he hears a burp (his form of imitation). He makes guttural noises when he sees his rubber duck or hears the word quack. And he reaches for bananas and says, "mah-ma-mah". He also knows his favorite book, Baby Cakes, by heart and is eager to anticipate what's on the next page. Peek-a-boo is his recent favorite:

10 Months

Miles is 10 months old today. The last few weeks have been pretty rough. He's been teething up a storm and going through some pretty serious Wonder Week drama. Even though he's an emotional roller coaster some days, it's amazing how much he's growing and changing into an even more awesome little kid. 

Stats:

Weight: 20.4 lbs
Height: coming soon
Food: Anything we're eating as long as we serve it on our fork or spoon
Tricks: Taking several steps at a time, communicating with some signs and babble, getting really good at mimicking our actions, and knows when he's doing something he shouldn't (shakes his head no). Also, just this second, he started clapping his hands. Rad.

Out Out Damn Tooth!

Seriously, Miles has been teething for (what seems like) ever. Hopefully these top two teeth make an appearance before we all lose our minds!

More Teething

Miles has had a rough couple of days. It seems as though he's teething again and has had a hard time sleeping. Last night before dinner, all he wanted to do was snuggle and read books (an unusual set of activities, particularly in the evening). We can't tell exactly which ones are coming in. I think I've seen a little bulge on the top, but also on the bottom left. Overall, sad times. Here's a photo of him after a huge production over taking a nap. There was a little moaning, a little crying, and lots of noises that sounded like baby Chewbacca might never get any rest. But he finally passed out with hands splayed and foot propped up on his crib.  

Also, my new camera rocks. You wouldn't believe how dark it was in his room and it was still able to capture this photo.