Month 9

My little boy is on the move!

9 Month Statistics:

Weight: 21.2 lbs (74th percentile)

Height: 29.75 in (90th percentile)

Head Circumference: 46.25 cm (95th percentile)

• He learned how to army crawl while we were in Utah at my sister's house. If he wants to be picked up he will crawl over to us and hit us with his hands or pull himself up onto our legs. He also pulls himself up on furniture to standing. (He started crawling a couple days after he turned 9 months and I took these pictures a little late so that's why he is crawling on all fours.)
• We had a great time in Idaho and Utah visiting family and friends. Will did great on the road trip. He met his newest cousin, Blake, and wanted to touch his nose and eyes. Every time he saw Blake's bottle he would get upset and want his own. He also loved watching his cousin Connor run circles around him.
• He has four teeth with more on the way.
• He has dawned a few bumps and bruises now that he is mobile. But he only cries a little before he's back in action. He got his first fat lip when he tried pulling himself up on the trash can in the kitchen and when it slid away he did a face plant into the tile. It was so sad. 
• He is totally enamored with the cats...still. Only now he can chase them, which they are not too happy about. We have to watch them and make sure the cats don't take a swat. He has gotten a few scratches already. He squeals whenever he sees them and will laugh hysterically at them and will say the hard "c" sound.
• He is still a great sleeper and I am so grateful. I can usually squeeze a nap in during the day while he sleeps. He started sleeping on his stomach and knees while we were in Utah. 
• He loves his books! When we read to him he brings out his pointer fingers and points at all the pictures.
• He still loves TV. Mickey Mouse, Jake, Doc McStuffins and the mini-series Small Potatoes (which has a very catchy tune).
• He sure loves his dad! After not seeing him for a week and a half when we were in Idaho and Utah he has to be around him. His favorite times of the day is when Jono is getting ready for work and when he gets home from work.
• He can clap, wave, loves being tickled, wants to eat everything you are eating, loves playing with balls, touch our pointer fingers together, and explores all over the house. He's my little dreamboat.