Who would have thought that a little person like you would have such an extraordinary impact on this family? You make mommy and daddy's heart sing with your babbles and laughs, you make your brother happy when you kiss him, and you are the source of grandma and grandpa's daily inspiration. They often remind me that it is because of you and Julian, they feel a sense of completeness and happiness in their lives and I couldn't agree more. It's so true that time seems to escape you when you are enraptured with such a beautiful life. We are blessed to call you our daughter and even more blessed to know you are a thriving, happy, and healthy baby only 3 months away from her 1st birthday.
At 9 months:
- Weigh 22 lbs 15 ozs (96%) and 28.25 inches (74%)
- Head circumference18in (90%)
- Wear size 12-18 months and size 4 diapers
- Sleep is the same, 2 1/2 naps and sleep at night from 8-6am
- I have failed to mention that at night, I give you a bottle and rock you to sleep. I can never be more thankful for those moments because I get to hold you just a little bit longer and little bit tighter without any interruptions.
- Eating is also the same, 24 ozs (every 4 hours) and 3 baby food meals a day
- Favorite song is "Itsy Bitsy Spider", maybe because mommy sings it to you often
- Favorite Movie is "Frozen". You can sit still for over 15 minutes STRAIGHT watching that movie
- You love TV and although its not recommended to watch for long periods, I think we let this go. Your brother turned out fine. ;)
- With that being said, you LOVE LOVE "Hungry Henry", "Baby First - Harry the Bunny", and you especially love the "Nabi" Tablet commercial.
- No new teeth to report, you still have two, but you are definitely teething
- You make bubbles and copy anyone who is bopping their mouth
- You are waving "BYE-BYE" and it's your newest cute thing!
- You walk while pushing your toys very very often
- You are furniture cruising and you lift (stand-up) yourself on everything. I would say you love to stand and have done it unassisted for a few seconds already, but when I encourage it and try to get you to do it, you sit instead.
- Pushed on an outdoor swing for the first time and loved it
- Had your first trip to Froberg's Strawberry Patch and did pleasantly well
- Had your first bike ride in the bike trailer and you were NOT a fan!
- You absolutely hate it when mommy touches your hair. I would have thought you would have gotten use to it by now.
- Bath time is your favorite
- You give your brothers kisses willingly and that's about it... we are working on giving mommy and daddy kisses too
- Even though you don't give kisses, you do give cuddles and I can NEVER complain about that!
- Celebrated mother's day with your favorite person :)
- Always will be the baby and princess of this family
