Almost 11 Months Old

We just got back from vacation, and while it was fun, it was also tiring.

Things S— can say: Mama, Dada, Dog, Baby, Book, Ball, Hi, and Bye.
Crawling is so last month. Now, she’s climbing stairs!
Dancing to music. Two favorites include “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross and “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. Videos are below.
Clapping.
Waving hello and goodbye.
Expressing her disapproval when R— or I leave the room.
Helping put away toys.
Deciphering the meaning of Goodnight Moon. Just who is Nobody?

Any bets on if she’ll be walking by her birthday?

Writer, Technologist, and Librarian.

I’m a technologist, librarian, writer, and father.

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