We had J's 9 month check-up today and he is doing great. He is around the 85th percentile for his length, weight, and head circumference. Today, he weighed in at a hefty 21lbs5oz. It's hard to believe he has gained 14 pounds since his birthday. Having a 9 month old is so much fun. He is so happy. He sleeps through the night. He loves reading, eating, and banging things together. He sleeps through the night. He loves to give us kisses and snuggle a little bit. He is the cutest little crawler you have ever seen. He laughs and smiles all the time. And, did I mention he sleeps through the night? There are things I miss about having a newborn, but the sleep schedule is not one of them.
I am so proud of my soon to be toddler. Of course, everyone thinks their child is the smartest thing to ever walk the face of the Earth; but mine...well, he totally is. I can't even explain the pride he fills me with. He waved today. It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. He was so proud of himself for discovering how to do it, he just kept doing it over and over, alternating hands. I was so excited to show Josh his new trick when he got home and fortunately, he performed on demand. When you tell him to "Say hi!" he gives a big wave. I am so proud. He is becoming more independent every day. I love watching how excited he gets when he figures out how to do something for the first time. Last week he finally pulled himself up to stand. He has been pulling himself up to his knees for a while, but the first time he stood up he looked like he had just won the MegaMillions (which we did not, by the way). Just look at how happy he was!
Every day he discovers something new. He helps keep me grounded and reminds me what is really important in this world.
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."
--William Saroyan
