Sunday, April 26, 2009

our monkey...

is 11 months old! i can't believe how quickly these past 11 months have gone by. i feel like i say that all the time, but i really do feel like it was just yesterday that i was counting the days until i would meet him for the first time. jack continues to smile constantly, but is becoming more opinionated each day. this morning i was about to cut up his banana as i do almost every morning when he started SCREAMING and shaking his head. he did not want that banana cut up in little tiny baby bites, no he wanted it just like a big boy- whole! i hesitated to give him the whole banana, monkey style (as we refer to it in our house), but then thought- why not. the screaming turned to a HUGE smile when i handed over the "monkey banana."

he did great, no choking, and gobbled up the entire thing!

just another reminder that jack is growing up and will be ONE soon. he is still not walking or even interested, but he is trying to talk more and mimics our words. he continues to bring joy to our family.

5 comments:

MISTY and CO... said...

this is one precious little monkey.

Rogers Family said...

Ohhh I love that sweet boy. Kenzie still chokes on whole nanas, but we continue to try because she wants to be big so bad. As you said it is SO crazy that our babies are almost 1. It makes me sad on one hand but excited on the other seeing all the new things she is doing and discovering. So fun!!! Can't wait until we see you guys!

Kimberly said...

oh my goodness, i love his little face! and that smile, would just melt my heart. precious!

maryh said...

that first picture is a classic. maybe he'll be like grant - who literally sometimes eats 3 whole bananas in a row! sorry about the house issues - i think mark should treat you to a nice day at the spa when he gets back!

Rockin Baby Boutique said...

Oh Stephanie! He is so cute!!! Love the picture.