**Originally written on December 2, 2015. Lots has changed since this post was written, but this is how Grayson was doing right at 11 months! Next month will be the last update I post for a while. I will probably do an 18 month update, but the monthly updates will be completed. I know you all are very sad about this! ;)
Weight & Height: Not sure of Grayson's current weight and height! He goes in for his 12 month check-up next month, so we will get all his current stats then.
Feeding: Grayson is doing a great job with food! He eats more than ever in quantity and variety. Grayson loves yogurt and peanut butter with a passion...if all else fails, feed him these and he will eat them. He is eating more and more table food and really likes meats, casseroles, and pastas. He still eats 1-2 pouches of baby food a day and at least 1 yogurt a day. He is doing well with picking up food and is actually getting it in his mouth! At the very end of the month, I stopped pumping and we started giving Grayson a bottle of formula while I am gone at work. It only equals out to 3 bottles of formula a week, but it is helping slowly wean him off breast milk. He isn't the biggest fan of the formula, but he will take it if he's really hungry. (We only did this for about a week, then started transitioning him to whole milk!) We plan on starting him on whole milk at 11 months, so we will be incorporating that into his meals and offering it as an alternative to formula/breast milk while I'm at work. Right now, he has 2 breast milk feedings a day and 1 at night, but I plan on cutting the 3rd feeding this month and really getting more strict with the weaning process. We will see how he does! There are definitely times where he wants breast milk, but much less than ever. If he is well-fed with solids, he usually does fine without the milk. It's such a strange thing to think that breast feeding is coming to an end. I mean, I've breast fed and pumped at least 3 times (or much more) a day for almost a year now! It is such a part of my routine and life and it will be such a weird change to not be doing it anymore. On the flip side, I am definitely ready. Exclusively breastfeeding for an entire year is a huge commitment and a lot of work, but I'm so very glad I have been able to do it. I do get sad when Grayson goes long periods without wanting my milk and not being "dependent" on me in that way anymore. It's such a bittersweet thing, but I am so grateful for our bond because of breastfeeding.
Sleeping: Sleep is the same...enough said :) He still gets up once a night (10 min. max.) for a feeding in a 12-13 hour period and goes right back to sleep. He does seem genuinely hungry when he wakes, as opposed to just needing it for comfort. Grayson takes awesome naps most days. He still does best with 2 naps, but usually only takes 1 nap on days he has Mother's Morning Out.
Clothes: He is still in a size 4 diaper and is in 9 - 12 month clothing. His clothes are such "little boy" clothes now and I love dressing him!
Mood: Grayson is full of so much life, giggles, and curiosity. He is chatty, independent, silly, and about as determined as they come. He does everything in his own way and is probably the opposite of a "textbook baby". He likes to keep us on our toes! He is constantly talking and babbling...really practicing his words and syllables. Grayson's smile lights up a room and his little body can barely contain his big personality. He gives the best hugs and kisses! He is so sweet, loving, and smart! Grayson had pneumonia this month and he dealt with it like a champ! His mood and activity level remained the same...happy and very active! Grayson loves being out in public and is always extremely well-behaved while out. I honestly think he gets bored at home, but when filled with all sorts of new and exciting stimulation, he is wonderful! We are definitely getting closer to toddlerhood as he has been dabbling in tantrums lately when he doesn't get his way...so excited for that! ;) Grayson is still opinionated! He lets us know when he is done eating or doesn't want something by waving his arms in the air, almost blocking the spoon from himself. I actually like it because then I know that he's full! He also growls at us when he wants more of something or isn't particularly happy about something. Ha!
Teeth: 8! He got his 8th (bottom) tooth at the beginning of this month. Teething hasn't been nearly as bad with these last few teeth.
Milestones: Grayson is walking so well! He went from us having to kind of prompt him to walk to letting go of things and standing on his own, as well as, taking steps from one thing to the next. He can walk across a room now! He is still army crawling (refuses to get on his knees) and loves to walk the walls like a spider monkey. He is an expert "cruiser" at this point and is extremely quick! He has recently started pulling up and climbing and is getting better and better at it. He does a really good job of pointing at things now, so it's fun to have an idea of what he sees and likes. Grayson also does things on command and takes instruction quite well (except when I tell him "no, which he laughs at!). You can ask him to do things and he will which is really cool! He is really studying things this month and taking it all in. He is very good at copying what you do or say. He will say "mama", "dada", and "uh oh" on command and will copy different sounds or motions you make. Grayson also goes to other people like a champ now! He does wonderful in his MMO class and does really well with other people!
Loves: Riding in the shopping cart (standing and holding on to steer), pulling up and standing up in the bath tub, brushing his teeth, sweets (surprise surprise), exploring, pulling anything off shelves and tables and throwing the objects on the ground (he has become quite the tornado), playing with anything that isn't a toy (he loves random objects and isn't as interested in baby toys, loves coasters, phones, cords, computers, books, knick knacks, Cedric's food and water bowls, TV trays, etc.), exploring textures (he will just rub his finger up and down your shirt or blanket), putting his finger in your mouth and touching your teeth (another exploratory type thing), trying to get Cedric's bone (they will play together for a good 10-15 min. and "fight" over the bone, thankfully Cedric is so sweet and docile!), beating his chest like Tarzan all the time, and jumping on Cedric.
Things I Want To Remember:
--1st Thanksgiving
--Aunt Judy visiting
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