Burton-11 Months!

I cannot believe we are one month away from this baby boy being a year old.  Invitations for his first birthday party are being sent, and it literally seems just like yesterday that we were being showered with baby gifts in preparation for Burton's arrival.

Burton here are your stats at 11 months:

Height and Weight: we won't have an update on this until next month and your 1 year checkup

Sleep: I feel like a broken record.  Yet again, you are still a great nighttime sleeper (12 to 13 hours), but the napping hasn't gotten better at all.  I've resigned myself that my house will never be completely clean all at the same time ever again... or at least until you can be happy for about 2 hours while I get the job done.

Eating: We spend more money on your food than everyone else in the house it seems.  You are eating us out of house and home.  I can't imagine what it will be like when you are a teenager.  I think you must be going through a growth spurt, because you consistently eat more at dinner than anyone else.  You LOVE table food.  Some of your favorites are: carrots, green beans, green peas, cheese, mandarin oranges, bananas, and cheerios.  You aren't big on canned baby food, especially if it has meat in it.  You officially stopped nursing like two days ago.  It sort of happened by accident, but it is what it is.  Although Mommy is a bit sad you are done, you will be on whole milk in a few weeks anyway.

Likes: Playing with sister, dancing to music, looking at books, playing in the playroom, especially in the play kitchen, and of course eating.

Dislikes: bath time, especially since you are still being bathed in the kitchen sink due to the bathroom being renovated.  You are constantly trying to crawl out of the sink.  You don't like being put down unless we are up in the playroom.  You also get pretty angry when you are hungry.  And you most definitely hate to nap, unless you are laying on top of someone.

Diaper Size: 4

Clothes Size: 12 months mostly, some 18 months

Milestones: You have stood up by yourself for 15+ seconds at a time several times, sometimes I don't even think you know you are doing it.  Once you realize you aren't holding onto anything, you plop yourself onto the ground.  You have finally started saying "Mama" consistently.  And just a few days ago we noticed that you were saying "Ah, Ah" when trying to get your sister's attention.

Personality: Man oh man...you are a mess.  Your Sunday school teacher calls you Brutus, because not only do you steal all your friends' Cheerios, you also seem to be one of the roughest ones.  This is a whole new experience for Mommy; sister was always so gentle (albeit dramatic :).  You have a bit of a temper, and will throw food or whatever you happen to be holding when you get mad.  You aren't so great at understanding "No" and will usually continue to do whatever you are doing regardless of being scolded.  You are also into EVERYTHING.  I cannot turn my back on you for one second.  This must be what people were talking about when they said having a boy would be so completely different.  I think maybe I should just invest in a helmet.  You are still a bit of a cuddle bug when you want to be, and would always prefer to be held.  You are so sweet, and love to give your sister kisses.  Avery says that you are her best friend.

Burton Christopher, we love you so very much, even on weeks like this past week when it seems nothing will ease the fussiness (surely you're teething again right?!)  Sometimes I just look at you and say out loud, "at least you're cute!"  But you are way more than that; you are so very special, and I am so thankful for the last 11 months spent with you!