10 months old!

Weight: 25 pounds

Height: 32 inches

Clothing Size: Pretty much 18-24 months in everything. Some 12 month pants still work.
 
Daily Schedule: Same as last month for the most part. Except when he's getting his top two teeth. Tanner's been really tired lately due to that.

Personality: We see a little bit more jealousy in Tanner this past month. He is much more aware of what Ashton is playing with and wants it immediately. If Ashton goes outside, he must go too without any delay. He tries so hard to play like a big kid. He still doesn't show much separation or stranger anxiety. We go to the rec center most days and he plays happily there.

Firsts: This last month was HUGE for firsts! First time taking some steps! He loves doing it but will only take 1-4 steps and then he's done. He also can now stand up on his own from sitting. He used to just stand by letting go of furniture/people. But now he can stand up from the floor. And he gives high fives. One of his favorite things to do. He also discovered how to clap the other day. It's really cute to see him try to remember how to do it. Lastly, we see the start of some words coming. If he is sad or upset, he will make the "mmmm" sound. Then when he's happy, he says, "day, day, day." I recall Ashton saying "D" sounds when she was happy and "m" when she was sad. From a child development point of view, I think it is the start of Dada for fun and Mama for comfort.

Favorites: 

Meal: Anything offered in a pouch. We purchased reusable pouches so I can just dump the container of baby food in it. He eats this much faster and hates being spoon fed. He doesn't really do finger food very often. He'll eat a few bites but then prefers the pouch. He will pack down tortellini though if we have that for dinner.

Time of day: Anything outside or with water. He loves bathtime and playing outside.

Toy: This little kid's meal toy that Ashton got last year. I think it's broken so every time Tanner drops it on the floor, it makes noise. He thinks it is hilarious. His second favorite would be the computer keyboard. We're seriously considering picking one up for cheap at Goodwill for his Christmas present. What else does he need?!?

So happy to have discovered how to clap.

What big sisters are for!

He will chase the waves at the beach all day if we let him.