I am waaaaaay behind on the posts over the past couple of months, so this is a quick catch-up from November. In November, Ellis turned 11-months old and also celebrated her first thanksgiving (well that is if you don't count all the Turkey and dressing she had while in my belly last year).
At 11 months old, Ellis....
- Eats cut up table food, though she still prefers cheese, yogurt, and cheerios.
- Says "go go go" as she walks around the house with her walker.
- Laughs uncontrollably when Daddy smells her armpits or Mommy smells her stinky feet. What are we teaching this child?
- Has fun at daycare. She pals around with another little girl her age named Allison, usually one chasing the other around the room.
- Enjoys playing with her favorite toys, including Wanda the puppet, blocks, and puzzles.
- Is quite proficient at taking everything out of its container, but hasn't quite figured out how to put it all back in yet. This leaves for a messy living room.
- Says "momma," "dadda," "kitty," "ball," and "block."
- Rubs her belly Buddha-style when you say "where's your belly?"
We spent Ellis's first Thanksgiving at Uncle B and Aunt L's house. Ellis loved playing with her cousin Noelia and Nanna loved having both girls vie for her attention. Whenever Nanna was holding one of the girls, the other would quickly whine and pull at her leg to be picked up. Mom definitely got a workout over those couple of days schlepping around the two babies.
Ellis gave Thanksgiving meal a C-. She had a few bites, but I think she enjoyed mushing greenbeans in her hands more than anything.
Happy belated Thanksgiving to everyone! It has been a wonderful year and we have so much to be grateful for...
