Maverick: 11 months old

The thought that my baby is almost a year old makes my heart break. How has this year gone by so fast?! I've been realizing there's subtle ways I've been subconsciously rebelling against my baby growing up. For example: as of a few months ago, he was still in size 2 diapers. I have no idea why I was not more eager to move him up a size or two! He's pretty doted upon in this house, we love our littlest dude.

Eats: He still eats baby food the best. From a spoon not by himself, but best if mom is feeding him not someone else. He loves chocolate, ice cream and meat. He loves any kind of crackers or cheetos. He loves his bottle.

Sleeps: He still wakes up between 6-7 AM for a bottle then goes back to sleep until around 9. In the afternoon he takes about a 2.5 hour nap.

Plays: Obsessed with climbing stairs and playing in the bathroom. He bats at the toilet paper and unrolls it then takes it as far as he can. Or he stands at the toilet and plays in the water. He stands on his own all the time and is really good at it, but hasn't taken any steps on his own  yet. He walks really well pushing things around. He loves chasing balls around and he gets around pretty fast!

Also: He loves any attention he gets but especially just wants to feel like he's a part of things. He's very social. He's happy and smiley and generally such a good natured baby. He is getting good at waving to accompany his smiles for people. He still doesn't talk really but occasionally will say "mama", "baba" or "maa" for more. He'll says other noises and chatter a little but not purposefully. Some of our favorite nicknames for him are: the Mav man, Maveronimus, Mavers, even the kids call him these. 

Firsts: First time to Austin to Grandma and Grandpa's, first time boating and wakeboarding (with dad). First major league baseball game. First time standing on his own.