11 Months

Here we are, the last monthly post before my baby turns one. The next time I post, I will have a one-year-old. SO crazy!

Unfortunately, Madelyn tested positive for strep throat yesterday. Eric and I were just talking about how we had already forgotten how hard those first few months were, but Madelyn has definitely reminded us of that time during the past couple nights! I almost forgot what it was like to rock my baby to sleep, and although I would prefer not do it at 2, 4, and 6 a.m., I do enjoy it and miss it. 

Madelyn communicated her first words this month - with her hands. I started baby sign language with her when she was about nine months old and a few weeks ago she began to sign "eat". She can also sign "baby" and "dog". When a dog is either seen, heard, or said, she says "riff riff riff" - well, she does this when she sees any animal.

Madelyn has become quite the little crawler, especially if she
sees an open door. This was an open door opportunity,
and she took full advantage of it.

Gates are everywhere because we live in a townhome and this baby loves to climb, the stairs to be exact. I was hoping this skill would take her awhile to learn, but she seems to be a fast learner. She will wave "bye-bye", but you have to watch very carefully because she only moves her fingers ever so slightly.

You can't get her out of bed anymore without
her sitting or standing up.

Madelyn loves to reach out her hand. She isn't always sure
what she is reaching for, but she will find something that
she'd love to touch.

She has officially been sleeping through the night consistently
for two months now (13 hours that is). I was afraid to say
something sooner because I didn't want to jinx it.

Her tummy is still unable to handle eggs and dairy but being
able to lick the bowl while I am baking(egg free that is)
is an added plus. And she loves it!

Happy 11 months, sweet girl!