Aidan's 11 month update

Geez, by the time we get this posted, he'll be a year!  Man, am I (Amy) behind right about now!  11 months is proving to be one of the more difficult transitional months we've had with Aidan.  He's much more independent, except when it comes to bed time.  I'll get to that in a minute.  He didn't have a well baby check up this month, but has been to the doctor a couple times.  I honestly right this second can't remember why we took him the first time, but, exactly 3 weeks later, he got sick for the first time.  Ever.  I don't count the stuff he went through with his stomach due to his food allergies as being sick.  Just a bump in the road.  This time he was for real sick.  Couldn't breath, runny nose, just plain miserable.  Poor monkey.  That lasted about a week, and he's finally just about back to normal. 

Now, on to miles stones.  He lost a little bit of weight since his first visit (4 oz.) and as of last week he weighs 19.16oz.  He was 20 pounds at his first visit.  I haven't measured him in length, but if it helps, 12 month clothes are too short, but 18 month clothes are just a bit too long (and he swims in the waist...anyone know where I can find a toddler belt??).  He is now a full out walker, and it's nearly impossible to get him to stand/sit still.  Ever.  Even when he's eating.  We put him in his high chair for meals, and he still rocks and kicks, and moves and talks.  It's so funny, but makes things quite messy.  He can tear a room apart in 5.3 seconds, and smile and laugh the whole time. 

He loves PBS shows.  Super Why! is his favorite.  He laughs and squeals and bounces around as soon as he hears the music.  He also loves The Big Bang Theory.  Seeing him dance to Barenaked Ladies is AWESOME, lol.  He's picking up more and really interacting while we play.  He loves Wee Wedgits, and is starting to be able to stack them on his own.  He loves books (and chewing them) and will bring one of us a book to read to him with a huge smile on his face. 

He looks more and more like daddy every day, and I honestly wouldn't trade it for the world.

He now signs milk, more, all done and says, all done, yeah, dada, mama, kitty, done (which I think might really be down), baba, he has said a handful of other words, but not on a regular basis. 

I think that pretty much sums it up.  In 2 weeks, he will be a YEAR old!.  We are busy getting ready for his Halloween themed party.  I can't wait to share that post with you!  I can't believe that my baby will be a year old in just a couple weeks.  It's gone by so fast!! 

Anyway...here's a picture to hold you over :)

Ok, here's 3 pictures to hold you over.  I got carried away.