Jace 9 months

I absolutley CANNOT believe my baby is 9 months old. It has gone by far too quickly and I find myself wishing time would slow down. He went for his 9 month check on Thurs. March 11. He weighed in at 18 lb. 8 oz. and was 28.5 in. long. He only gained 8 oz. since his 6 mos. check and so we are adding in an 8 0z. bottle daily and checking back in a month for a weight recheck.

Developmentally he is doing great. Here are a few of his accomplishments since his last check-up: He began army crawling at 7 and 1/2 months and then on Valentine's Day he began classic crawling on hands and knees. He pulls to a stand and is able to set self up into a sitting position on his own. He waves bye bye, loves to clap, and says mama and ada (dada) appropriately. He also mimics "hey". He eats a few solids and enjoys cheerios, puffs, and yogurt melts.

Still in nine month or 6-12 month clothing. Size 3 or 4 diapers.

Sleeps well at night--10 to 12 hrs. Generally takes 2 naps, one short and one medium to long nap.

He loves to be out and about and socialize. He is really a very easy and contented baby except for car rides, but this is MUCH improved. He is very busy and likes to be on the move or playing (entertains himself well), but also enjoys a good snuggle. He is already getting into everything and constantly grabbing at things and making messes. He is a bit of a dare devil and very tough. He will be keeping me on my toes for sure! Loving this stage.