Our little munchkin turned 11 months! It has been eleven months full of joy and many lessons learned. We just got back from our first camping trip since Natey’s arrival. And I mean tent sleeping, communal restrooms and campfires as a source of warmth. Although very fun, Z and I learned five days of camping is 3 days too long for a baby that is no longer just sitting and not yet walking (mental note for the next baby!). 

 So now that we’re back home we are beginning to prep for our Europe trip. We have exactly five days to get everything together before we board a 12 hour flight! Yes, I said 12 hour flight. But that’s a story for another day. 

Today’s post is about 11 things I love about Natey, so here we go: 

1. The way my little one twirls his little feet when he is trying to settle into sleep (just like mommy)

2. The way he loves being chased around by his daddy all around the house, yelling in laughter

3. The way he makes his pouty face knowing that it will melt your heart 

4. The way he laughs out loud when you come towards him while saying “toes, toes, toes”…knowing very well he is going to be tickled to death

5. The way he goes crazy when he sees his nana or grosi

6. How impatient he gets in music class when Ms. Sarah brings out the piano and he knows he needs to wait his turn

7. The way he points his little finger to show you what amazing little thing he wants you to look at

8. The way he so lovingly kisses his little friends

9. The way he sits up in his bed at night slowly sobbing while putting his arms up for me

10. The way he stands by the door every morning waving out 

11. The way my little monkey cuddles in bed with me every morning, placing his little head right inside my arm while looking up at me with a priceless smile

Natey you melt my heart.