The Hellands: 10 Months!

Little Bean has officially been outside longer than inside! It is amazing. Everyday he seems to grow and bring us excitment and challenges. Yesterday I came home from work and Greg said that Noah walked from the ottoman to the couch all by himself. I still don't believe it, nor do I want to because I wasn't here to see it. Hopefully he will do it this weekend so we can see him. Noah is having trouble going to sleep. Those late nights and long days at work for me have been very draining. Please pray that we have the patience and the sanity to get through this phase. Noah had his follow up at the doctor. His iron was in the perfect range so no need to supplement. He has started to drink goat's milk because I can no longer keep up with him. At the beginning of December we will see the surgeon to find out more about his legs.

Here are some things Noah is doing this month

Waving
High 5's
Pointing at pictures when you read him a story
Wrestling
Playing Peek-a-Boo with a blanket
Trying to put something on his head after you do it
Standing and walking along everything (including the drying rack)
Playing with Tupperware
Standing up without hands for very short periods of time
Screaming as if he were being tortured when he has to put clothes on or a diaper
Putting his face in the water in the tub
Playing tug a war with the dogs
Throws balls and everything for the dogs
Throwing food on the floor for the dogs
Playing in the dog's water
Changing TV channels
Drinking from a sippy
Favorite eats are: fruits, lentils with garlic, lasagna, pancakes, Miso soup, juice