11 months

Baby's speech development is growing rapidly these days, so try not to use baby talk too much when communicating with him. He's learning the language from those around him, so use simple adult language. Though baby's speech won't be as coherent as yours for a few years, encourage him to keep talking (and crack the code). If you correct him too much, it can get discouraging. Plus, it's pretty cute to hear him talk, even if you're the only one who understands what he's saying.
Baby's crawling days are numbered! If he hasn't already taken his first steps, it might happen soon. Sit in front of him with your arms extended and a big smile on your face to encourage him to walk toward you, and don't forget to keep a camera nearby!


Maggie is 11 months!!

* She loves to eat: Black Beans, Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Pasta, Banana, cantaloupe, watermelon, mashed potatoes, yogurt, toast, cheerios, chicken, cheese, almost everything.

* She loves to brush her teeth. This started a few weeks ago and she loves it! I think this is why she doesn't like bath time so she can get to brushing her teeth faster.

* She loves books: 5 shiny bugs, 10 ladybugs, Brown Bear. She can turn the pages.

* She can pull herself up, she walks along her play fence and crib. She can sit on one knee.

* She POINTS. Rude, I know, but she puts up that pointy finger and she just points at everything.

* She has more hair! Hopefully we can put some little bows in it soon.

* She loves to play chase with us around the kitchen. Loves walks with Buster.

* She is sleeping through the night. Goes to bed by 7:00-7:30 every night. Wakes around 7:15 to 7:30 morning.

* She is taking one nap during the day usually for about 2 hours. Seems to be shifting to 12-2.

* She loves to throw stuff off the coffee table. She can find the remote faster than we can.

* She love CHICA on the Sunny Side Up show.http://www.sproutonline.com/sprout/ssu/
I think she likes CHICA for two reasons- ONE- the bird talks like a KAZOO. Kazoo's have been a KUTSCH family thing forever. It is in her blood.
Secondly, they celebrate birthday's everyday with the Happy Birthday song. I love celebrating my birthday.

* She has been doing this thing with her head leaning to the side as if she is bashful or shy? Not sure where it came from.

* She is wearing 18 months-24 months clothes. Size 4 Pamper Diapers.

* She is loved more and more each day and we are so blessed.