The Many Faces of Zane: 11 Months

Zane is 11 months old and getting into a serious rascal phase. He is constantly biting and then laughing viciously, biting, and laughing. If you try to lay down and take a nap, be sure that you have your feet well tucked under your blankets because Zane will somehow find your toes and give them a good chomp. He has also learned exactly how to get into what you don't want him to get into.

The most exciting thing ZZ is doing now is standing up, bending down to pick up a toy, and then standing up with it. He can stand without any assistance for quite some time and will stand himself up constantly and try to pick up the heaviest objects in a room. It is so exciting to see him this close to walking! I'm probably most excited for him to be able to walk himself around rather than having to be carried. 

Zaney isn't saying many new words but he is constantly talking, screeching, and giggling. He points at whatever he likes or wants, and has a very vicious face to go alongside his pointing when I'm not getting the picture fast enough.

He's learned to hate naps and how to take off his diaper and two-piece pajamas, making some very wonderful early morning surprises. Thankfully we haven't gone full poop-smeared-all-over mode, but he has painted the walls in pee a few times. 

Zane, despite all of your grouchiness, you are the funniest little guy. You are curious, energetic, and wild. You are independent and I am doing everything I can to foster that independence so that one day you can stand before your peers and be a leader. I love you, my little wild child. 

See Zane's 10 month pictures here.