Elise: 11 months

I am so sad to report that Elise has reached the 11 month mark . . . I'm  glad that she's growing and thriving, and becoming a sweet little person with lots of giggles and lots of spunk . . . but so very sad that she's quickly reaching the end of babyhood.  It all just goes way, way, way too fast.

E "celebrated" her 11 month birthday on Saturday with a trip to the doctor and a diagnosis of her first ear infection. :(  On Thursday night she started running a low grade temp, but was also gnawing on her fingers, so our first thought was teeth.  By Friday night her eyes had that "sick" look to them, and we knew something else was up, but of course the doctor's office does not have evening hours on Fridays. So we took her in first thing Saturday morning, and her right ear was showing signs of infection (which the doctor said may not have been present even the day before, so we did't have to feel too badly about not getting her in on Friday.  She also said that it appears some top teeth are about to make an appearance).  Now she's on amoxicillin, and feeling much better (and acting much more like her usual self).  

 At 11 months, Elise . . .

• is a walker!  She's taking more and more steps, and is even starting to stand up unassisted (like from a sitting position without using anything to pull up).  She still reverts to crawling if she wants to get somewhere quickly.

• wears size 2 diapers (but I just bought a box of size 3's), and is moving into mostly 12 month clothing.  A lot of her pants are too large in the waist, but she needs the length.  I went shopping to pick out an outfit for her 1 year pictures, and it's crazy to be buying the largest size on the rack already.  (I miss those teeny tiny newborn clothes!)

• loves food!  E has moved almost totally to "regular" food, and is doing a great job of feeding herself bits of bread, crackers, etc.  So far she is willing to eat almost anything, but continues to reject bananas.  She's also working on using the sippy cup, but still likes her bottles too.

• is a snuggly sleeper.  She still ends up sleeping with us most nights (don't judge), and loves to curl up right next to Billy or I.

• gets into everything . . . little Miss is a curious one, and loves to open drawers/cupboards and check out the contents (and often empty said contents all over the floor).

• is becoming a "daddy's girl" - she always has a huge smile for her daddy, and I think will have him wrapped around her sweet little finger.

11 months!

For comparison, E at 1 month and 11 months in her "monthly birthday outfit"