Sophia Molly: Nine to Ten Month Update

Wow, once again I have found myself constantly exclaiming at how quickly time is slipping away. 2016 turned into 2017 in a flash and the turn of the year has also brought with it lots of new developments in Sophia's life. My bubbly and sociable baby has become an even more loving and chatty little girl, who embraces life with enthusiasm and makes the whole world smile around her.

These two months Sophia has liked...

Going for long walks around The Pearl and around the Museum of Islamic Art Park and enjoying the view from her favourite vantage point on daddy's shoulders.

Playing in her new makeshift 'playroom' we have created in a corner of our open plan living / dining room using colourful fencing and mats.

Visiting Abu Dhabi, where she enjoyed playing in the extensive grounds of the Emirates Palace Hotel where we stayed (blog post to follow).

Experiencing her very first Christmas and everything that comes with it...

 

This month Sophia has disliked...

The pain she has been in while cutting four teeth all at once!

Having a nasty sickness bug which wiped her out for a week, and even made her go off food for a while which is very unlike her.

This month's firsts...

Her first four top teeth came through - making a total of six altogether!

First time saying 'hello' (eyoh) and 'bye', 'moo' for a cow and 'baa' for a sheep. She also says 'yum!' when she's eating food she particularly likes and even when she picks up a packet that she knows contains food! So clever!

First time walking unaided with her little trolley.

We're less than two weeks away from her 11 month birthday now, which means only one thing...I'd better start thinking about how we're going to celebrate her first birthday! Oh dear Lord...