11 Months Old 9/26/14
Dear Timothy,
Well, here we are little man. We have reached the last monthly milestone before you turn one. I'm completely in denial that this is what's happening, but you keep growing up even though I'm pretending it's not happening. I guess I will have to get on board!
We've done a lot this month, and I feel like it was warp speed from the end of August until now. The days themselves seemed long, but the month seems very short.
Labor Day weekend, we went up to Oneonta, NY for the annual Supple family reunion. We spent a great deal of the weekend outside, and it was beautiful weather, minus the first night that was very cold (and cold enough that I moved us inside the next night!) It was fun to relax and hang out, and catch up with the extended family on your dad's side. You even did well on the long drive, and only cried for the last bits each way.
On Labor Day, we went down to IKEA to get some things for your birthday party and had a BBQ at my aunt's house. You tried a rib for the first time, and I think you loved it!
Mama also started a new part-time job this month, and you have been able to hang out with me for some of my meetings and most of the work I can do from home while you are sleeping. You love my new co-workers, and I think they love you too! I am working for Dylan's Wings of Change, and it has been really wonderful to be able to help in any way I am able.
The next weekend, we left for Boston on Thursday with Auntie Lisa and headed to the Hersels. We had dinner and hung out, and the next day we went for a nice walk in the city before getting ready for the Dunbar wedding. I left you with Uncle Chris and Auntie Nikki, and you did really well - and never stopped moving I'm told! The wedding was wonderful and I had a good time even though I missed being with you. The next day we all had breakfast, went for a walk, had lunch out, and went to a great cupcake place. Then we drove back to CT. The next day we went to your friend Molly's first birthday party, which was on a gorgeous Sunday.
We went for a hike with your Uncle Nate the next weekend, and went shopping with Mimi. We also took you to Stew Leonard's for the first time with Mimi and Papa and you mostly loved it!
The next weekend, we went apple picking with some of the families from mom group, and it was such a blast! We picked apples, saw some pumpkins, had apple cider donuts and cider, and just walked around. It was a gorgeous day, and you loved being there! The next day, we drive to NYC with the Hines to dad's cousin's apartment and had a BBQ. You enjoyed exploring with Auntie Lisa, and checking out the city from their awesome roof top patio!
This month we also hung out with our friends Yemi and Ayo, and we loved visiting them at their house and going to the park! We visited Vanessa at the birth center as well, and it was soon nice to see her!
You have been so active this month little man, and are crawling and pulling up on everything. This month you started standing all by yourself and have gotten really good at balancing! You are walking with a walker toy and when holding on to people's hands. I think you will be taking your first steps soon!
You are incredibly curious and alert, and are not fooled when I hide something from you. You can now say Mama, Dada, daw (dog), baw (ball), and make lots of other sounds and noises. You mimic me when I cough or laugh, and also when I stick out my tongue. You also will sometimes give hugs and kisses if I ask, and also will sometimes way bye-bye or high-five.
Your energy is incredible, and I honestly don't know where it comes from since you don't sleep very much! This month has been particularly rough in the sleep department - naps and nighttime sleep are just not very long!
You are starting to eat a little more solids, but still don't enjoy them very much. Your favorites are guacamole, hummus, peanut butter, banana with Pb, chicken, peas, and sometimes yogurt.
I am really struggling with the fact that you are getting older, and as much as I am so grateful that you are growing as you should it makes me sad. I love this stage that you are in, you are incredibly fun and sweet, but it's still hard. I'm pretty sure it's because turning one is a huge milestone and I really miss your dad.
I love you so very much Timothy, and I am blessed beyond measure that God chose to let Tim and I have you, and that I get to be your Mama. I am so honored that I get to raise you, and I am doing my very best to do it the right way. I love spending time together just you, me and Mc...even though it can get lonely, it's our little family and I am certain that your dad gets to be with us sometimes as well.
I love you always and forever little man!
Love,
Mama
