9 Months In, 9 Months Out

Our Dearest Jack, you turned 9 months old today and your dad and I can't believe it!  I know we say that every month, but you have done so many new "little boy" things this month, you are reminding us that you are, in fact, turning more into our little boy instead of our little baby.  This month everyone described you as very "busy" and when you see the pictures and watch the videos, you'll know exactly why.  Just a few quick notes on some of your milestones this month and then I will let the photos and videos say the rest.

• You have slept through the night more this month than any other.
• You started pulling yourself up and cruising and now have even taken your first steps!
• You have doubled your food intake...and yes, you even started eating some of my homemade food!
• You look at Daddy and say, Da-da and it melts your Daddy's heart every time.
• You have weaned yourself off the swing for naps and now nap soundly in your crib.
• You started signing back "all done" and "more" and respond to the words and signs for "water", "swim", "eat", "hungry", and "bath".
• You wave "bye-bye".
• You love to throw your arms up over your head when we say Sooo big!
• You give us kisses when we ask and hug back.
• You can crawl up the stairs (with us behind you, of course!).
• You can pick up your sippy cup with a straw and drink from it by yourself.

Okay, enough bragging...here's the entertainment!

Your First Steps!

You spent the day playing with Anayah, your best bud.

Weeeeeee!!  Anayah, are you having fun?

Oh yeah!!  9 months is awesome!

Pals playing at the park

Getting ready for all the beach time this summer...can't wait!!

Climbing the Stairs

Jack and Mommy

We always eat breakfast together

We laugh, smile, and play a lot together!

We both LOVE being outside

Daddy's Helper

Helping Daddy change the batteries in his toy.

I cannot tell you enough how much we love you.  I took care of you for 9 months in my belly and now 9 months outside.  It has been so fulfilling to teach you what I know about this world, but your Daddy and I are both finding that you, my love, are teaching us.  Happy 9 months our big boy!  We LOVE you!