9 months

Ari is 9 months today! She is moving quick, standing up, eating big and smiling bigger. She is such joy to everyone as she smiles and laughs at most anything. Dan and I are so blessed to have a well-tempered, loving baby.

9 month milestones:

-At least 19 pounds

-Very tall (will know next week at doc appt)

-Waves hello and goodbye

-Says 'mama' and 'dadda' often and 'mummumm' when it's time to eat

-Claps

-Blows bubbles and raspberries

-Crawls everywhere

-Pulls up on furniture and toys

-Plays with non-baby items all the time

-Sleeps 9-11 hours every night with 2 naps mid-morning and afternoon

-Eats all sorts of vegetables and fruits and loves homemade yogurt

-Picks up peas, lentils, beans and rice with hands and feeds herself

-Laughs and squeals at Bauer and frequently takes his bone from him

-Loves to 'read' books

-Does NOT sit still when being changed

-Has two sharp teeth

-Fits in 6-9 month clothing, but also some 9-12 month size things

-Talks and babbles a lot

-Giggles and plays 'chase' on the floor

-Plays hide-and-go-seek

-Doesn't like shoes or socks or hats or headbands

-Has a few more hairs on her head!

-Reaches for Dad and Me and other people

-Opens cupboards, drawers and climbs into everything