One month to go...

Audrey is 11 months old today! It's hard to believe we'll be celebrating her first birthday in one month. Time sure does fly! I took Audrey to the doctor yesterday and they are a bit concerned about her growth. I'm not (maybe I should be), but Rachel was small and I pretty much expect the same with Audrey. I guess their concern is that she's kind of flat lined the past couple months on the growth chart, but I just figure it's because she's finally getting herself around and is much more active. Anyhow, she's 27.16 inches tall and weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces. Yes, she's teeny but so was and is her sister. We go back for a special appointment the day before her birthday (they do 14 month check-ups here, not 12 month check-ups) to see how her weight and growth is doing. So, we'll keep you posted...

Audrey is doing well though. She is finally sleeping through the night consistently!!! Yay!!! We could set an alarm clock by her - it never fails that she's up by 6-6:30AM. But I'll take it - 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep is better than the alternative. Since she gets up so early she's still taking 2 naps a day (1-2 hours each) and then is in bed by 8 PM. Not too bad... Audrey has finally decided to get some more teeth. Her two top left teeth have popped through and her two top right ones aren't far behind. So, by her birthday she should have 6 teeth.

Audrey wants nothing to do with baby food, so table food it is. She also insists on feeding herself most meals and makes a mess of everything - herself, the high chair, the ground, etc... She loves Ikea meatballs, rice, spaghetti, cheese, pears, cooked carrots, mashed potatoes, pretzels, cheerios, and yogurt. If she's in the mood she'll eat some mac 'n cheese, ham, chicken, bananas, peas, applesauce, bread, and oatmeal. Audrey definitely has an opinion of food and if you try to sneak in something she doesn't want she has no qualms about pushing it out with her tongue. We'll see how the next couple weeks go as I start the weaning process. By Dec. 1st I plan on being done nursing her and whole milk it is. I figure getting whole milk 10 days before her 1st birthday will be okay... She does fine with yogurt, cheese, and a bit of milk with her oatmeal; so hopefully it will be a smooth transition.

In other news, she's discovered her nose, or more specifically her nostrils. Luckily she doesn't hunt for gold too often... She loves to play and is a very busy baby. Audrey is quite happy that she's figured out how to get around. One of her favorite things to do (if the opportunity presents itself) is to empty out Andy's laptop bag. Audrey has figured out how to shake her head no and is more than willing to tell you no that way. I'm sure it's only a matter of months before she's saying "no".... Audrey also loves to scoot underneath the kitchen table. She she is trying to figure out how to put on and take off her clothes. The other day I left her in her room for a few minutes and when I returned I found her trying to put on a pair of Rachel's panties. Who knows, maybe she'll be potty trained early! :) I love the stage Audrey is in right now. I wish I could freeze time a bit and enjoy it a bit longer. Unfortunately, that's not possible. So, I continue to try to enjoy her milestones a day at a time. Audrey is definitely a blessing to our family and is loved by all! :)