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In Which Grayson is 11 months and 10 days old

 My how time flies!  Grayson, you are in your 11th month, which, if you're doing the math, means you will very soon be one year old. Amazing. As far as development goes you are right on track with your age group.  You walk everywhere you possibly can, though of course you still do more falling and balancing than anything else.  You remind me of a little E.T., especially when I put you in your oversize "big brother" t-shirt. 


It's very strange to think of you as a big brother when you are so very little yourself.  I try to imagine what things will be like once baby Maddi arrives, but just can't quite get there. In some of my musings you are far more advanced than you are likely to be, and in others you are still 11 months old. One thing I do know is that you are a fairly easy going child.  You respond well to routine (as does your big sister, Brooklyn) and you are content so long as your needs are met. That, I can deal with!


There are a couple of things we need to work on. First - your communication style. Your method for getting our attention is to scream and bang on things. Let me just tell you: there are better ways! This is one of those areas I enjoy watching because you are so very different from Brooklyn! Brooklyn babbled. You BABBLE! There is power behind your words and you are constantly "on the phone" (whether that phone is a toy phone, banana, remote control, whatever!). 


Second: Night Terrors. We have a family history of sleep talking, and that genetic trait manifests in you as Night Terrors. Experts assure me that they cause you no harm and you don't even remember them, so let me just tell you -- they are terrifying for Mommy. No one else in the house enjoys them either. They can be triggered by developmental leaps, separation anxiety, and (most commonly) lack of sleep/changes to routine. So when I tell you to take a nap, you know I mean business!  


We have much to look forward to as you approach your first birthday. I wish I could say you'll get your first taste of cake and ice cream, but Nana's already taken care of that ;0) Regardless, I enjoy watching you grow and look forward to the little man you are on your way to becoming!


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