Month 11 Summary (Nov. 13 - Dec. 12, 2005)

Welcome back! The next time you read one of these summaries, I will be a whole year old! Time flies!

My biggest leaps this month have been in communication. I not sign 'More', 'Hi', 'Bye' and 'big'. I am pretty clear in telling Mom or Dad when I want a drink instead of food, but it comes across as more of a whine than a sign. They are working on that with me.

I crawl like a pro now and I am starting to cruise along the furniture. I have even let go and stood on my own for a few seconds. I have also figured out how to stand up using only a wall to help me. I have mastered taking out those 'childproof' electric plug covers. They only slow me down for about 3 seconds.

I have also been examining and studying the properties of liquid on my highchair tray. Did you know that liquid can't be picked up, but can be moved around with a finger? Mom has also caught me trying to catch a ray of light shining through the window a few times. I usually giggle when I am trying to catch the light because it feels warm but there is nothing in my hand. How does that work?

Dad is positive I said "Okay...Daddy" to him. I am sure I said it, I am just not sure I know exactly what the phrase means... No first words will be counted until Mom and Dad are sure I am using them in context and with understanding.

My Nana came to visit for a week. We had lots of fun together. Mom and Dad got to go on a really long date. They went to the West Edmonton Mall without me. They saw the new Narnia movie and did a little shopping and played a couple rounds of the remote control bumper boats. The jury is still out on who won that battle.

On Dec 12, I cut my very first tooth! Finally! Yeah! My left lower middle tooth is on its way and the right lower middle tooth is close behind. I am finally not going to look like a little baby any more! I am a big girl now!

Check back next month for Christmas photos and stories as well as my first birthday pictures.

Have a Joyful Christmas!