Audrey: 10 Months

Audrey is into double digit months. She is 10 months, that is a lot of months.

She is changing so fast right now. It is so much fun to watch her pick up new things every day. Some of her bigger accomplishments include super fast crawling, pulling up on everything, standing without holding anything (for at least 5 seconds), and saying a couple words, we think.

Baby girl has started to stand without holding anything for very short periods of time. She also has started to take steps between pieces of furniture. It's not walking yet, but she is working on it.

We are also pretty sure that she is saying a few words. JT and I are pretty positive she says kitty and dog. She uses these two in context and the basic sounds are there, so we think she actually knows what they mean. She also says mama and dada a lot, but not usually in context. We aren't so sure she really understands who mama and dada are, but she'll surely figure it out soon.

Doots also knows how to wave goodbye now. In true Nelson fashion, she only does it when she feels compelled, but she knows how.

Keeping up with a curious, crawling baby is a lot of work, but it is so much fun to watch her discover new things. I don't think either of us will ever get sick of watching Audrey squee and giggle as she chases a cat. It is pure joy for her. I also don't think Audrey will ever get sick of playing on your mark, get set, go with JT. All he doe is say on your mark, get set, go and runs down the hall towards her and she giggles and squeels and just gets so excited. It is fun.

Let's get to the things Audrey loves and hates this month.

This month Audrey LOVES

• Cats
• On your mark, get set, go
• Cheese
• Monster
• Swinging
• Music
• Dancing
• Going for walks and runs
• The iPad
• Chewing on our apple cores (she seriously loves them)
• Daycare
• Soup
• Bananas
• Tickle time
• Turning on the ceiling fan
• Watching any animal
• The fireplace doors and wood box (she is not supposed to play with these)

This month Audrey HATES

• Getting her diaper changed
• Getting dressed
• Getting in her PJs
• Not being allowed to chew on cords, the remote, dog toys, shoes, etc. 
• When we take an apple core from her
• Teething, for the love of god top teeth just come through
• Having a stuffy nose
• Bumping her head on the floor
• Bumping her head on the coffee table
• Bumping her head on the ottoman, you get the idea

Before we know it that doots is going to be a whole year old, yeesh!