Double digits.
What a whirlwind life has been lately! George, you are the ultimate army crawler + you JUST started crawling on your knees. I totally cried when you first did it.
It was actually such a magical moment. It was Saturday morning (on your offish 10 month birthday) + we were playing in the living room and listening to country music. It was particularly gloomy out but super cozy indoors. We were both on the carpet when all of a sudden, you just started to crawl on your knees toward one of your toys. I was so happy and so proud of you, I couldn’t contain my tears of joy. And at that very moment, the sun came out. It was one of those life moments when you realize nothing else matters + you’re living your dream. It was magic.
ANYWAY.
You’re a pro crawler + a little mister mischief. George, you are super into getting into things you shouldn’t be getting into: cords, heat vents, kitty food, etc. I spend my days trying to anticipate your moves so I don’t become the ultimate helicopter mom (cuz that mom is NO fun ;)) and boy, do you keep me on my toes. You’re so quick!
You’re also a super fabulous eater; we’ve been eating a lot more solid foods. You love everything except avocado, which is crazy + I’m sure will change once you’re old enough to eat mama’s guacamole! I make a mean guac! You LOVE puffs and I have a love/hate relationship with them. They’re baby fast food + I know there is very little nutritional value but you just love them (and mama uses them as the ultimate distraction tool…mom of the year?). You are the puff daddy.
You rock size 4 diapers and are wearing clothes that are mostly 9 months and up! I still don’t put shoes on you often (if ever!) even though baby shoes are so cute.
You say mama and dada a lot + sometimes you say it all in one breath “mamamamamamama”, ha. You call pretty much everything “dada” + you especially love your daddy. We wave to daddy through the window when he gets home; you always hear his truck before I do.
You’ve started to dance and bounce to music. Daddy and I call you swag baby when you’ve got your groove thing going because I have never see anyone swag harder than you. It’s the BEST. Again, I am usually crying tears of joy…
GBB, you are chatty like your mama but a curious observer like your daddy. And you have the sweetest smile. You have five teeth and you’re working on your sixth tooth right now. Teething hasn’t been bothering you much + the only thing I notice is the amount of drool you create and your little nip nibbles (which hurt more and more the stronger/bigger you are! You can stop doing that, anydaynow).
Oh, and I should mention, you had your first ever photoshoot for the cutest eco-friendly, super sustainable, incredibly amazing clothing line called Nudnik (more on this later, promise!) and you were such a little ham! You made all the ladies giggle and we all fell more inlove with you than we already are…you’re gonna be a star, kid!
You, my sweet booboo, love: nursing + drinking your “milkies”, hanging out with daddy, giggling, your toys (especially your stacking cups, your little people farm animals, and any ball you can get your mitts on), puffs, smashing food on your high chair + into your mouth, smiling at EVERYONE, clapping your hands, playing peekaboo, crawling around, cuddles, kisses, hugs, and Charles. You can’t get enough of the cat!!! You want to squeeze him+ poke him and cuddle him; if only he was aware of the love he could get from you…he’s still a little skeptical + unsure of you.
^ haha, you really were not having this photoshoot…sorry kid, iloveyou.
You, my darling bear cub, don’t like: having your face wiped, waiting for mama to feed you, your car seat/being in the back of the car solo (sigh!), and avocado. Oh, and you definitely do not like having to lay down for a photo (this was the hardest month to photograph!). You’re also not a huge fan of being redirected away from things you somehow get into no matter how hard mommy + daddy baby proof…
I can’t believe how fast time is going and how in two short months I will have a one year old! A ONE YEAR OLD, you guys!!! I wanna weep a super bittersweet weep.
George, I am so proud of you. Watching you grow, learn, and discover this big, big world around you makes me so happy. You are my pride and joy!!
Thank you for being so rad and for being my very best friend. You’ve opened my heart + have taught me so much (and I know it’s only the beginning!).
We love you George Bear. Happy Ten Months you sweet booboo.
XO
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Love it as always! xoxoC