AJ Collins you are a ninja with your hand movements(elbows in), your grunt, and your chin up direct head movement. You, little guy, are a force to be reckoned with! So unbelievable smily and cute with light brown hair that is growing over your ears, blue eyes, and such chunky thighs. I am certain you are 25 lbs of love! Diaper changing has now become a full on exercise for Mom and Dad as you kick and flip, and grab whatever you can for extra momentum. Let me tell you ,with the nickname "Poopybutt" this can make for quite a scene!
You have mastered the art of crawling and can get from point A to B in no time. Same as in your car, you can manipulate that to go anywhere you want and in to anyone, or any dog, or any cabinet, or anything at full speed! Then you just laugh when you crash.
You are definitely very vocal and have your own language. It is not as much squacking anymore as it is sounds- like "mom mom mom" and "ba ba ba." You still love music and the ABC's. It almost capitvates you. I can also see that you have rhythm as you start to sway when music is playing.
I'd say we have a pretty good schedule going, although you have still not slept through the night, but Dad and I don't mind holding you when you give little cries for a bottle in the night. I think we have all made this a habit. It's the best habit in my opinion. You will only be this little once, right. I love rokcing you to sleep and then holding you up on my shoulder. I hold you so tight. I do this in the monring too, when I give you a hug, so tight, and kisses all over your face, you squeeze right back and jsut giggle, giggle, giggle.
You are so content in your bouncer and your car seat which has made life so easy for Mom and Dad. Thank you sweet boy, thank you!
I really cannot believe that 10 months have passed. I am for sure 100000000000000 percent that my life would have never been complete without you. It is almost like I have known you my whole life. I could not love you more than I do- it would be impossible. You are more than a blessing to me and I am so thankful you are in our lives. I didn't know our family could have gotten better and you knocked it out of the park.
We have such an amazing spring ahead of us, kicking off with a spring break trip to Florida. Stroller rides in the sun, crawling on the beach, swimming in the pool, music at every restaurant- I can hardly wait. You are sitting in a high chair now so you can enjoy every moment of interacting with your crazy family. I cannot wait! We updated your wardrobe with 12 month summer clothes to get you ready for the big trip! This will be your 3rd roundtrip vacation to Florida. I'd say you are quite the little traveler in your first 10 months and this will for sure be a trip where you will be tiring out with excitement. I really can't wait. Looks like 80's and sunny all week- knock on wood!
I can tell how smart you are with how you track words, items, memory. I can see your kindness and excitement to see your "friends" at Kathy's house- and I can see you already have compassion. For example, You reached out and grabbed Danica's face and she started to cry---immediately you started to cry. You knew you hurt her and it hurt you. It was so emotional for me. You are truly your own little person and amazing doesn't even describe you.
Your sisters absolutely adore you and love being with you, and as we are coming close to walking I don't think they know what they are in for, I sure don't!
Oh my little boy, We have so much to look forward to. I am so thankful for our health, our love, and our family. Let the good times roll and start walking!!
