Eleanor Mae at 10 months

Dear Eleanor,

You have the best laugh and you're laughing so much these days! When you find something (or someone) amusing, you'll clap your hands and squeal. It's adorable...and noisy!

• You have become my little cleaning lady. You can find a tiniest speck of dust and a minute piece of plastic on the floor--in about 7 seconds flat! It has motivated me to become a better housekeeper ;) 
• You figured out how much fun clapping is and you do so frequently. You clap when you're proud of yourself, and you clap and wave your arms around every night when your daddy gets home. Nora Mae, you'll hurriedly crawl toward your daddy because you're so happy to see him. It's absolutely precious and he loves it, too. 
• You acquired your 1st bruises this month--both on your head. In your many attempts to stand, you took a couple big falls. Both times, it was close to bedtime and you were so exhausted--but couldn't stop practicing this skill! 
• You want to stand unassisted, but your balance isn't quite there yet--so you end up squatting. It's humorous to watch your tiny self in such a position...
• You thoroughly enjoy being outside, just like your daddy. If you're a little disgruntled, we'll go outside. You'll sit in the grass and attempt to eat said grass. (Let's be honest--you've probably eaten grass this month. I've caught you with grass in your mouth more than once!) You like your swing, too--especially when you can watch Jake running around the yard. 
• It's much harder to capture you on camera these days, Eleanor. You don't sit still for long! 
• You are a busy little bee, but you have been so snuggly the last few weeks. Your snuggles are quick, Pretty Girl, but I'm eating it up! 
• Someday, you'll eat solid food...or at least, that's what I hear! Most days, you don't eat enough to speak of. If I can say you have a favorite, it would be refried beans and bananas (not mixed together--gross!)
• You and I went to Virginia with Pops, Grams, and Auntie Em to see Uncle Tom and Auntie Em graduate from college. While you are a phenomenal baby, you did not enjoy the looooong car ride. 
• You're going to be my Tiny Human forever. I do believe you're in all 6 month clothes--even 6-9 and GASP 9 month clothes! Your feet are so little--size 2 shoes fall right off. Your white sandals are 0-3 months. 

We found out that your sibling is a little brother! Needless to say, I'm glad we've got 4 more months to practice being "gentle" :) I love you more than ever, Nora Mae. 

Love always, 

 Mommy