10 months old (I didn't forget!)

Adeline turned 10 months old on October 24th.  She is changing so fast.  She cut 4 teeth at the same time on top this month.  She is growing so much (above 90th percentile for height, weight and head).  Her first word was in fact: "duck" (d-aa-k), first recited during our trip to Cali.  She will say it every time she sees a duck in a book, stuffed duck or any bird that resembles a duck. 

She can point to her nose, ears, mouth, teeth, and eyes when asked.  She likes to brush her own hair and give her doll a bottle.  She waves hello and goodbye on her own as soon as she sees someone coming or going.  She is a speed crawler, stands solid on her own and coasts along furniture.  She will try to take a step or two on her own, mostly unsuccessfully, but is very good at falling on her bum. 

One of her very favorite things it to read books.  She likes to be read to, but she also loves going to the book shelf and pulling down book after book, looking through each one.  So grateful to have another baby who loves books.  Generally speaking, she is not a fussy baby; however, she is strong willed when she wants or does not want something.  She adores her brother.  She is very sweet and gives hugs by leaning in.  Kisses are pretty much the same, but they are still adorable and given with a true sweetness that is clearly part of her being.