9 months old!

Long time, no blog.  Things are so busy with our growing little boy.  Here are some quick updates-

Stats- 50th percentile head circumference, 10-20th percentile weight, 50-75th percentile height.  He's long and slender.  Currently in 9 month clothes and size 3 diapers.

Words- G is getting better at making many letter sounds- he currently says 'ba', 'ma', 'pa', 'ga' and 'da.'  He also babbles constantly, and likes to use his outside voice to squeal.

What's he up to?
-sitting for extended periods to play
-standing (very briefly) with support
-he's doing some creeping on his stomach- he usually goes backwards or in a circle.  He hates being on his stomach, so our tummy time doesn't last very long.
-reaching up to caregivers when he wants to be picked up
-starting to figure out how to clap
-lots and lots of raspberries
-he loves to be in his jumperoo

His favorite-
food- this one is tough.  He loves to eat.
toy- his Baby Einstein piano
dog- Lucy.  She lays down beside him so he can "pet" her (his petting is not very gentle- we'll work on it)

New things?
-This week he got promoted to a new class at school.  He's with the older babies now, and is adjusting very well to his new environment.  He's making lots of friends, taking good naps, and playing nicely.  They also provide lunches, so that's one less thing for Mommy to do, which is wonderful!

-Daddy got a new car.  When we bought the Jeep Wrangler (the old vehicle), we only thought through a baby seat, but neglected to think through a convertible seat.  Since the American Academy of Pediatrics says that babies should be rear facing until age 2, we needed a larger vehicle to accommodate a rear facing convertible seat.  Safety first!

-Since G is 9 months old, we can start adding meat to his diet.  I made some yummy meals for him tonight to add some protein to his diet (chicken spaghetti with pasta stars, chicken and veggie casserole with cheese, and chicken with root vegetables).

G is so much fun!  I sure do enjoy having a little one.