10 Months Old

After a very quick month, Stella Beth is 10 months old!

Stella is quite the little character.  She definitely knows exactly what she wants and when she wants it.  We finally got over her phase of not sleeping.  She is back to sleeping from 8:15 or so until 6-7:30.  She occasionally wakes up for a bottle in the early morning.  She usually takes two naps.  She takes a shorter nap (45 min- 1 hour) in the morning and a longer nap in the afternoon. 

Stella is standing on her own now but has not taken any steps.  She still loves anything electronic.  She also has her own cabinet in the kitchen full of plastic ware, cups, and bowls,  She enjoys openings the cabinets and tearing everything out of it.  She has not learned how to put it back.  Stella is saying "Mama", "Dada", and "It-tol".  The word 'no' is becoming very popular in our house.  Sometimes when I tell her "No, no, Stella," she will repeat back "doe, doe doe".  She copies us, A LOT.  She is silly, sassy, and so funny.  I just love this little girl.  My favorite thing Stella does at this age is her kisses.  She does not always give them.  If she is excited or happy, she will lean in and give us a real kiss.  Sometimes the "smooch" sound is delayed, but she does do it.  If I am working in the kitchen or somewhere, sometimes she will crawl up and kiss my leg.  She also kisses Bristol and her favorite toys. 

I just love how much of her personality has developed this month.  This is such a fun age.  I can't wait to see what is coming in this next month.