Z at 11 months

I LOVE THIS KID! He makes me so happy.  I love his light-up-the-world smile and squishy cute kissable cheeks.  I love how he grabs on and hugs me tight, grabbing fistfuls of my hair (he especially loves when I wear a braid).  He is a noisy, jabbering monster who loves to listen to himself squeal.  Baby Z now has 14 teeth including two molars.  He sleeps well through the night, wiggling and crawling and snuggling his face into his blankets all night.  He loves his bath and slapping at the water.  He loves his blocks and when sisters read to him.  He loves Facetime and lights up when he sees Dad or Grammy.  But his very favorite thing to do is eat!  When I put him in his high chair he immediately lifts up his arms so I can clip the tray on and willingly tips his head forward so I can fasten his bib.  His favorite foods are blueberries, bananas, oatmeal and cheerios.  His least favorite food is meat.  And he eats a ton!  He eats at least as much as his sisters.  He reluctantly takes a bottle of milk at bedtime and has a sippy cup that he mostly just plays with.  Instead he wants a regular glass and will grab at mine any time its in reach.  He has pretty much stopped nursing, just an occasional comfort feeding.  He won’t wear shoes and chews on everything.  He is an expert at crawling and can zip across the room, especially if there’s a popcorn kernel or lego just waiting for him to put in his mouth.  He can pull himself up on furniture and has outgrown his baby carrier.  (awhile ago actually, I’m just stalling as long as possible, reluctant to give up the convenience of him being strapped in under a blanket when we hurry in and out of places)  He gives a high 5 and is just starting to wave.  And he winks!!!! he winks at me!!!  both eyes, like an "I dream of genie" blink/wink but a million times cuter.  He’s messy and silly and noisy and happy and I can’t get enough!