Jude Dude, how in the world are you already 11 months old? It seems like just the other day, but at the same time the world has changed so much since you were born. (For the record, it's better because you're in it!) Even with all of the craziness, uncertainty, and at times, chaos, in this world, Daddy and I pray that you would know and trust in Jesus. He's our peace. He's the certainty. He is always faithful and he is always so, so good, and we pray that you would know that all of your life too (Mommy's favorite song).
Firsts: Day at a new daycare, first end of summer, pulling up on things, boat ride at Baba and Pops house.
News headlines: Gas is about $1.84/gallon, Covid still in issue (we have gone back to school with a hybrid model. Only half the students come at a time. The other half have to log in remotely.) - many things cancelled or delayed (like football season).
Milestones: You've got some teeth breaking through! Finally! You've started eating a little better too. You are now beginning to pull up on things and will stand while holding on to something for support.
Measurements: 20ish pounds. Size 3 diapers. Size 9 months clothes. A little more than 28" long.
Like Mommy: We have a cranky/grouchy side.
Like Daddy: Blue eyes and smile.
Like Eli: You love to be held like Eli did as a baby. You don't like to be alone and panic if you can't see someone in the room with you.
Like Landon: You and Landon love a screen! You both love Mommy and Daddy's phones.
Favorite Toys: You love things that light up and make noise. You get excited for a remote control or an iphone. You really love to play with the alphabet magnets on the refrigerator.
Sounds: Mama, dada, nana, bye bye (though not necessarily associated with anyone in particular).
Challenges: Eating has definitely been a challenge. You are supposed to start speech soon to work on that, but your new class at daycare has definitely helped. We've had a few choking incidents that have been scary, but you are really starting to improve! Your sleep habits are still exhausting. You're up 2-3 times a night, but we have surgery scheduled for tubes soon! We put the gastro exploration issues on hold until we get the ears figured out. We're also trying to get you to take a cup, but that's not been very successful lately.
Our Days: You still wake up 2-3 times a night. Hopefully tubes will change that issue. You get up about 6:20 each morning when we all start moving around. We leave the house about 6:45 to get you to daycare by 7:00 when they open. You're always first or second kid there. Daddy picks you up each afternoon. You love to have an afternoon snack. Mommy feeds you when she gets home and again at bedtime. You are eating table food at all 3 meals. You are BUSY when we're at home. You are all over the place and love to "help" fold clothes. : )
Funny/Favorite Moments:
Mommy's favorite- Watching how excited you get when you see Mommy, Daddy, or especially your brothers. Your arms and legs get to shaking because you're so happy!
Daddy's favorite - Singing The Itsy Bitsy Spider with you and doing the hand motions. You LOVE this and get so happy and giggly!
Nicknames: Jude Dude, JD, JuJu, brother, Bubby,
Upcoming Events: Your first birthday...wow! I can't believe it!
Brothers at 11 months:
I think you're a good mix of your brothers and still perfectly unique!
