Liam at 10 Months

There is much new in the world of Liam this month, although, don’t hold your breath for crawling, because it still hasn’t happened.

But… Liam is:

• Dancing whenever he hears music, including my singing.
• Sings.
• Clapping his hands.
• Waving and screaming “Hiiiiiiii!!!!!!” as if it were not a greeting, but a warning.
• Pivoting on his tummy 360 degrees.
• Tummy crawling backwards, not forwards.
• Scoots on his bottom to get around.
• Can get from tummy to sitting by rolling himself up (in the splits).
• Eats many types of table foods, including fruits, some cooked veggies, pasta, and meats.  His new favorite food is barbecue pork or chicken (just like his siblings).  He is not sensitive to spicy food, and prefers flavorful foods to his bland baby food, which he has decided he hates unless I salt it (I know this isn’t ideal, but hey, it’s still nutritious).
• Has been evaluated by the Early Intervention Program and qualifies based on his gross motor delay (his only area of delay).  We plan to have one or two physical therapy sessions, so I can learn some strengthening techniques to increase the tone in his legs.
• Adopting a few misbehaviors, including pinching, slapping and biting when he is frustrated, is separated from something he wants, or is being bothered by his big bro.  It’s still kind of cute, but I don’t know for how much longer…
• Says mama and dada.
• Makes his opinions known.  He is loud when he wants to be, and super adorably bashful at other times.
• Loves sticking out his tongue at me.
• Is learning to play independently for a few minutes at a time and enjoys playing with his siblings (especially Bella right now).

I love watching him grow into himself.  I just can’t help but be in love with him.  Little stinker knows it too ;).

Oh, and Liam’s Bumbo ad made it to Gilt!