Dear Cole,This month has been busy getting back into our school year routine but still such a fun month. I love watching you learn new things. You are wearing size 4 diapers and 9 month clothes.
We've started making plans for your birthday. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone. Life is busy, but I try to stop and cherish the little things you (and Levi) are doing and saying these days. I love our quiet time at night before you go to sleep. You play with my face and cuddle up next to me, and it makes my heart melt.
Likes- You love to watch your brother, and you follow him around the house to see what he's getting in to! Misty says when you see him run by during the day you point and "ooohh" at him. Before we know it, he'll be teaching you all of his tricks. Yikes! You still love to sneak into Levi's room if the door's open. We have to watch you carefully. You like to eat (more on that later...) You love to cruise on the furniture.
Eating- You eat three meals (including 3, 8 ounce bottles) a day now and have one or two snacks. (Most of the time you sleep right through your morning snack.) You eat just about anything we eat now with the exception of shellfish, nuts, and honey. You had grilled cheese and oranges for the first time recently. You LOVED the grilled cheese, but the oranges took a little while to get used to. You still love just about anything we give you. You had pancakes the other day too! Usually your fruit is the first thing to go, but you hardly touched it that morning. Tonight I was cutting up some black olives for dinner, and I couldn't keep you (or your brother) out of them. Luckily we had enough for our pasta.
Playing- You are in to everything these days. You love when we open up the toy box. We usually see a big smile and hear, "ohh! ohh!" You like to stand with Levi at the lego table, and you do a really good job of getting in the way. We're having lots of discussions with Levi about sharing (and being gentle!) with you. You've also found the dishwasher and you love to try and climb inside. Remotes and phones are also favorite toys. You are all over the place, and you are FAST! The only time you like to be still and cuddle is nighttime, and there are even some nights when you don't have any interest in cuddling then either.
Sleeping- We have our ups and downs, but overall, I'd say you're a great sleeper. Most nights you sleep from about 8-7, and you take two naps during the day. Most of the time you wake up happy and talking. I love to walk into your room and see your big smile between the crib slats.
Sweet Cole, we love you so much and are thankful for the blessing you are to our family. You make us smile and give your brother a playmate (or someone to pick on...) I know the day is coming when you will hit him back or take his toy away. He is in for a rude awakening, but you boys love each other so much!
