10 months

In five days she'll be 10 months old, so close enough. Like usual, I took some pictures and video of Addison this weekend. I didn't mention this officially on the blog last week, but Addison started walking. I really didn't expect her to walk so early, but she did. My attempts at video to prove this were unlucky and frustrating, so I'll post one when I get a good one. However, in my attempts to get proof of walking on video I got two other videos that are pretty funny.

Rearranging the kitchen chairs, you know... cause they look better over there.

I swear, sometimes it's like they're making out. And, as a disclaimer, although Gryffin looks like he's getting the upper hand here, Addison almost always is the more rough of the two. Gryffin lets her tug, pull, poke and roll all over him. I have never seen Addison react in pain from this kind of thing. Most of the time I have to yell at Gryffin for giving too many kisses.

Beyond following Gryffin around, here's what Addison is up to at 10 months old...

1. Walking short distances more and more, but really still prefers crawling.

2. Using her biggest smile as a method of persuasion and also when you say "cheese" (refer to this post).
3. Eating anything and everything. She's not picky and smiles every time she gets something from mom or dad's plate.

4. Looooving her books. All of them. She's a pro at turning pages and will sit and babble to herself while "reading"
5. Says "da-da" a million times a day, but still no love for "ma-ma" or "dog-gie"

6. Hunting all things she isn't allowed to get into – most of them electronic – iPhones, tv remotes, xbox games, baby monitors, cords, cameras, etc.


7. Not so into cuddling. Maybe someday, but right now she doesn't stop for much.

8. Adores her baths and would give anything to figure out how to climb into the tub herself.

9. Has a new hatred for having her diaper or clothes changed.

10. using her voice – big time. Her happy non-coherent squeals are funny... until you're in public.