Tyler's 11 months update

The last 2 months flew by and Tyler is now only 1 month away from his birthday! Crazy times.

Here are some of his "achievements". I just realized that i don't really have many pictures of his recent developments, so will try to capture some of that for the next blog.

1. He walks!! He started walking to Alan a few days after his 9-month update. And within a few days, he started taking steps on his own. Now his walking is pretty stable(even with shoes) and is beginning to take excited running steps when he is a little anxious.

Tyler practicing his walking and balance with Mommy's handbag.

2. He dances too! When he hears music, sometimes he will shake his shoulders and head. It is so comical and cute!

3. He also climbs up the stairs at ease and has started getting downstairs. Though he knows to put his butt/feet down first when coming down from high places(chairs, bed etc), he is coming down the stair standing. He holds on to the railing and slowly lowers his feet cautiously, one at a time. Unlike other fearless kids, he seems to have some fear, which is good news.

4. Weight - I know lots of people often ask us this, unfortunately, he is still clinging on to 1 percentile.

5. He now knows how to feed himself and holds his own sippy cup. I can spend hours watching him do that. It's so funny.

Few rare moments of food enjoyment

6. He has about 7 teeth to date. He had 4 from the top that came down at the same time just before we left for the Europe trip and 1 from the bottom that came thru after we got back.

7. Separation anxiety. He is suffering from some separation anxiety, it seems. He cries and acts up when i let him down especially when he's tired or hungry. He has also started to get a little emotional when i leave him at the day care.

8. Ooh, my little boy has weaned himself off breastmilk. A few days after we came back from the trip, he decided that he is a big boy now and ONLY wants to drink from a cup, so he's done!! So, i'll have to say goodbye to my delicious bosom and hello wonderbra!!!

All in all he acts rather like a "big boy" now. Next thing on the agenda - Talking!!!