10 Months

On the 15th Bailey was 10 months old! This past month we have seen the biggest developmental changes in Bailey. She has 8 teeth now and loves to feed herself finger foods. She especially loves shredded mozzarella cheese and I introduced tofu to her and she likes it! It is clear that she understands "English," at least some words and phrases. She continues to repeat "dada" in every pitch and in a conversational tone as if that word is the only word necessary. She says "da" for dogs and "du" for her bath duckie. She absolutely loves every dog and I recently got her a 'touch-and-feel' dog book that she constantly wants me to read to her. She understands "no" despite whether or not she listens. When I ask her, "where's mommies noes?" she points to my nose and smiles. If I tell her to go find Frani, she looks around and crawls to his bed which is usually where he is.
Her most successful form of communications is her pointing. She points to everything she wants or finds entertaining. She points to her toys, planes, flowers, etc.

Brandon's and my favorite thing is Bailey's wonderful hugs. When she is excited to be scooped up into our arms she will often clasp her arms around our neck and nestle her face into us. She is also a great cuddler when we sleep in together and will roll over until her face is right next to mine-love it!
Bailey has a Lee Middleton baby doll whose name is actually 'Bailey.' I was rocking her baby doll one time, pretending it was real and I handed the doll to Bailey and she started to rock her baby doll. It is so sweet, and she now rocks her teddy bears and anything else cuddly.

She continues to spit.


She imitates me raising my arms 'up and down.'

She climbs up steps.

She is a pro and standing now.



Time is flying by and Brandon and I are loving every moment. She is happy, silly, playful, cuddly, and so sweet. A bit of an independent temper is coming out as she is learning what she can and can't play with, but she is at such a fun and precious age!