Joey is 10 months old today and I have to say, he has changed the most in the past month overall. The best guess at his weight is right around 18 pounds.
Joey is now full on crawling, cruising around. He's pulling up onto things, staying no higher than knee level. He's going from crawling to sitting and back like it's nothing. He's curious and always busy.
He's also talking like crazy. He says "da da" and "uh oh" constantly and will mutter " no no no no" and "oh no" every so often. That combined with other babble, screaming and yelling.
Joey has been introduced to several new foods in the last month. The most exciting part has been the introduction of true solid foods. He's eating more solids than purees these days, but has been introduced to avocado, eggs, asparagus, watermelon, cantaloupe, pinto beans, wheat cereal, pancakes, toast and strawberries. He really hasn't disliked anything we've given him. This kiddo loves to eat!
Joey sleeps around 10-11 hours at night and takes two naps ranging from 1-3 hours at a time. This month we started sleep training him - putting him down in his crib awake instead of rocking him - and he's taken to it beautifully. He's been doing well with it at nap time for a while and it took just a few nights to get him used to it for bedtime. He goes down every night between 8 and 8:30 and goes right to sleep.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Don't take my toothbrush!
Joey not only does well when I brush his teeth, but he loves his toothbrush. So well that tonight, he insisted upon holding it for his entire bath (ignoring his toys), carrying back to his room after his bath and threw a fit when I took it from him after putting his pj's on. Thrilled by the intensity, need to work on the meltdown factor.
Lego Time!
Aunt Stephanie brought Joey a pack of legos last weekend. His favorite thing to do is destroy anything we build. Then, of course, he has to inspect each piece by sticking it in his mouth.
Getting the hang of this
Joey is really starting to pull himself up onto anything and everything. From toys, to the ottoman, to the couch, to me!
Beating the heat
With the horrible heat this weekend brought, and the car time we logged yesterday - dripping, sweaty child and all - we decided to do something cool today.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Pancakes!
Have I mentioned that I love the fact that Joey can eat what we eat? Well I do! I love nothing more than being able to eat a meal as a family and it's usually breakfast on Saturday or Sunday morning. This morning Joey got to try pancakes for the first time.
While cute, we had to tear the pancake into smaller pieces, but I couldn't resist.
While cute, we had to tear the pancake into smaller pieces, but I couldn't resist.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Pulling up!
If intrigued enough, Joey will pull himself up! He seems to be most interested in pulling himself up onto toys or up to get toys.
Cruising
Joey's really got the hang of this crawling thing. He's gone from the squirmy belly drag to a full-on cruising crawl.
Breakfast with Daddy
Joey and Daddy are spending time together this morning before Joe heads to work and they had breakfast together. Eggs, toast, watermelon and cantaloupe - YUMMY!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Visit from the ladies
Joey had a few visitors this weekend. Three to be exact - Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunt Stephanie!
Bubbles!
Dancing around with Aunt Stephanie
Ready for football season with a new sippie cup - Go Hawkeyes!
Dinner at La Hacienda Ranch
Two Grandmas make bath time better
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Splash Park Fun
The three of us decided to cool off a little this morning at a splash park.
And to dry off before we left, a little swing and slide fun!
You eat what we eat
We all got to eat breakfast together this morning! And Joey got to eat what Joe and I ate (minus the bacon), He enjoyed bananas, eggs and toast. YUM!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Pool Time
Joey, Uncle Ben, Aunt Shannon and I headed to the pool today. It was Joey's first time, and a successful venture at that. It sure felt nice to cool down a little.
Swinging in the Hammock
Joey enjoyed the peace and quiet of the hammock at Uncle Ben and Aunt Shannon's house. He had a little company too. His cousin, John, was so sweet with him. It was a joy to watch the boys together all weekend. John wanted Joey to hang out with him so badly.
Sweet cousins
John holds Joey to make sure he doesn't fall
Just hanging out while grandma rocks them back and forth
And Joey fell asleep
Celebrating Baby Eli
This weekend Joey and I head to Houston to celebrate Baby Eli at Shannon's baby shower. It was great to see Joe's brother Ben and his wife Shannon as well as the rest of the Priest clan.
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