11 Months Old

Canon is now 11 months old.  I can hardly believe that I have to actually start thinking about plans for his birthday.  BIRTHDAY!!!  It's less than a month away! 

Canon has grown so much over the last few weeks.  He's still not walking by himself or talking, but he is certainly showing lots of charming personality.  His hair is also getting a bit long, but I can't bring myself to trim it.  It's just so cute that has a full head of hair.  One little section in the back curls where it brushes against his shirt collar.  He's still the most adorable little boy ever.


What 11 things can I say about my little guy?

1. He really loves to have fun- just like his daddy!
2. He enjoys splashing in his bath tub so much that he will practically splash out half the water of the baby tub.
3. He's cautious when eating new things, but he's courageous and just dives right in and eats everything we give him.  He really likes Mommy's broccoli cheese soup and tuna casserole (in small bits, of course).
4. He still loves everything long and skinny- strings, cords, writing utensils, sticks- things that protective parents don't let their babies play with... but what can I say?  They occupy him and keep him happy.  I just have to pay close attention.
5. He will sit and watch an entire Wallace and Gromit episode, if he's in the mood.
6. He still loves to explore, especially the stairs- which means that we had to rearrange where we put the gate.  (The post at the bottom of the stairs wasn't sturdy enough, so after an online order/fiasco and wooden planks with the extender and giving up our front door, we now are able to keep him out of Mark's office and the stairs at the same time.)
7. He absolutely loves his daddy.  I can still see how excited he gets when he can play with Mark.
8. He is learning to show affection, especially with Mommy.  He can (although rarely on demand) gives kisses on the cheek and likes to cuddle in the early mornings.
9. One of his absolute favorite activities is to be tickled mercilessly while being hung upside down.
10. He's so close to walking on his own, but if you hold his hands he will walk you around until you're tired.  He just loves it.
11. His idea of playing with blocks is knocking down whatever you've built, but at least he does it will full intent and doesn't leave a single block standing.

He's so big, and and I just love having him around.  He brings so much light a laughter into our lives.  The only thing I'd like to change is that he'd have more teeth so that he can actually chew more foods.  I think his little body is ready for more big kids foods, but I'm just worried that he'd choke.  Those 2 little teeth are cute, but more would be nice.   Oh well!  Happy 11 months, Canon!  We're looking forward to your birthday in a few weeks!