Summer is Here!

Springtime is usually my favorite time of year! But having a child, I think summer might sneak into the #1 spot. There is just so many fun things to do and they all involve being outside!! Baby boy and I almost swim daily now and truly enjoy the water!
Here is updates on the baby:
Age:
Baby boy is 10 months now and is looking less and less like a baby and more and more like a little man.
Activity:
He is free standing (without holding on to anything) and maintaining his balance. He giggles when I help him walk forward and takes off using his own walker. So I feel I should have the video camera primed and ready for him to take his first steps anyday now!
Talking:
I don't think I have posted about his talking. He first said Mama on Mothers Day! Wonderful gift! He says it constant and I love it! He also says Dada. And he loves to babble. It seems everytime I get on the phone, he becomes a chatterbox. And at mealtimes with other people too, if he is not involved in the conversation he will just get louder and louder.
Diet:
Baby still nurses and also eats 3 meals a day. He is a good eater and enjoys all food groups. He is quite picky about his fruits, I am assuming it because of the textures. I have tried to trick him and stick in a banana but he just spits it out. I eat a banana every morning and my son HATES them. Go figure. He likes deli meat, LOVES watermelon, starting to enjoy cottage cheese. And loves to play with any water that spills on his tray. Meal times have become quite messy.
Speaking of water, he loves to explore the dog's water dish EVERYDAY. I seriously don't know how to keep a bowl out for the dog and prevent him from splashing it all out. He has a water table outside to enjoy and gets in almost daily in the big pool too. So he should have plenty of time with water:)
Personality:
Baby boy is very sweet, funny and good-natured. We have heard several times, what a patient boy he is. He truly goes with the flow and not much gets to him. He is happy and truly loves his puppy. He loves to explore, opening and closing doors all over the house. He really has become vertical lately, where he even is cruising along walls. And he absolutely LOVES to be NAKED. Anytime the diaper is off, he is up and going with his naked booty. Too funny!!! He also loves books. He enjoys when I make funny animal noises and I hope he loves animals as much as I did as a kid. His daddy can always get a giggle out him playing tick tock, dancing or just goofing around. And daddy is the master at putting this boy to sleep.
Sleep:
As far as I am concerned, we have conquered the SLEEP battle. We started sleep training over a month ago. He still cries when I put him in his crib to go to sleep but it is much more managable. He still wakes up 1-2 times a night, but this is much more managable. I actually feel rested but I still take naps somedays when the baby naps. (Especially if I have to go into work). He is such a cuddler, I know he would love to sleep with us always. And we don't have rigid rules about it all, we just try to enjoy our son while he is still so small and cuddly:)

Baby boy, we love your sweet smile, killer blue eyes and warm loving personality.