Dear Cohen,
Today you turned 11 months old! My, my how the time passes. Today at daycare they informed me that you will move into the "big infant" room at daycare. The "big infant" room is where the babies go once they learn to sit up and crawl. So yay! You are graduating! You are sitting up very well these days and tonight you scooted around the living room floor very quickly and with great intention, grabbing for toys and going after the dogs.
Another funny thing you do as you have become more mobile is to grab at the bumper when you're in your crib. You pull the bumper down and peek out of the crib. Usually, you're crying when you do it but the first time you did it was a few days ago in the morning. I got out of bed after hearing you stirring for awhile and you were staring into our bedroom and when I saw you you got a really big smile on your face.
Your smiles and laughing lately has been so much fun. You get so excited now about things when you're in a happy mood. It is very fun to play with you and make you laugh. A week ago you laughed at the something the dogs were doing, which was neat because usually your dad and I have to make silly noises and faces to get you to laugh.
We are still trying solid foods every now and again. I've realized that you may never like the taste of these apple melt away puffs things I've been repeatedly trying to give you. But you don't seem to mind gram crackers and you seemed to like cheese the other day too. Right now I have to mix your green vegetables with fruit in order for you to eat it. If I try to give you staight peas or green beans you make a sour face and you stop opening your mouth to eat.
Last weekend the Barkley family had a reunion and many family members were able to meet you for the first time. Then, you went out of town with Nancy and Neal for the day to Woodbine, IA for the second part of the reunion festivities. And even though you were an hour late getting home, it sounds like you had a great time and even fell asleep in you Aunt Gail's arms during picture time.
Well ,one more month and you'll be one year old! And though you won't be aware of this milestone, we'll still have a little birthday party to celebrate:^) I can't wait!
Love you,
Mama
