New updates for this month (and there are A LOT!):
- She now eats all 3rd stage foods & finger foods - She likes pancakes, bananas, pears, apples, bread, and a few other items. I tried mashed potatoes, and although the concept was good, my ratio was off. Miranda has a milk allergy, so I used formula instead (OK, I know it sounds gross, but she LOVES formula). Anyway, I had to much formula for to few potatoes, and Miss Miranda was not pleased...haha :-) We are trying more real foods though, but the 3rd foods are helping her get into pasta, meat , and thicker foods more.
- She still says 'dada' and other forms of it, but we are trying other words..."mmmmm, num num num" seems to happen often
- She pulls herself up to standing! She even tries to let go to stand on her own, but then falls onto her sweet booty. Miranda will most likely be walking un-assisted before she's 1, It's a given! (She can still walk only holding onto one of our hands.)
- She crawls everywhere! This girl is On The Move!
- She sleeps well still, but going to bed is not easy anymore. She used to go down after her last meal around 7/7:30. Now she likes to stand in her crib, and EAT IT!! So we ordered covers for the crib since she bit into the paint....Her teething keeps her from getting to sleep, but she sleeps until around 6:30am.
- Her naps are off now too - When she wakes up now, she's so tired, so she'll go back down after her bottle for another hour until about 7:30/8am. Her next nap usually is around 1, but this seems to change daily now too.
- Loves To Dance!! She's been dancing since the womb, but she just loves music. She rocks back and forth when her TV theme songs come on (especially Backyardigans, and Hot Dog from Mickey Mouse Club). Her jams include, ABC's, Elmo's Song, and oh yea, "I've Got A Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas!!! She loves her dance music! Haha :-)
- LAUGHING! I had to include this b/c she loves to laugh, smile giggle! She just gets so excited about so many things, especially tickle spots that daddy found, or mommy blowing on her belly....she smiles once she sees the camera appear. Such a happy baby....we are so blessed.
I feel like month 9 really showed so much growth for her in her motor skills, speech, awareness of things around her, teeth, and height! She's growing so fast, right before our eyes. It's just amazing how she continuously learns new things each day. It's amazing to watch her!!
One thing we are both excited started up again, is she'll nap on us! It doesn't happen often, but when she's super sleepy, she'll put her head on either of our chests, and just fall asleep...that's just pure bliss right there :-)
We are also in pure party planning mode which is sooo much fun!! (Ok, truth be told I've been planning her birthday since before she was born! Haha!) But now invites are almost out, and it's officially almost her 1st Birthday!! I can not believe we'll have a daughter with the word 'year' in her age...crazy....Mike and I are so blessed to have such an amazing child...As I get emotional over here, I'll start the pictures now :-)
Try to keep a 10 month old down for pictures and this is what happens...
Happy 10 Months Baby Girl!!!
