The Totman's: 9 months old and some birthday pics

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

9 months old and some birthday pics

Bethany is 9 months old and full of personality! She is so excited with herself for being able to crawl that she is exploring everything. She is getting close to knowing how to clap and when she is really happy she makes her signature sound and flaps her arms together which sometimes results in them clapping. Pulling up to standing and letting go with one and sometimes both hands is her favorite activity - especially when there is something new nearby that she wants to reach. She is feeding herself some finger foods and her bottle. Her favorite book is her animal book which we have to read over and over and make the right noises each time. She loves family and familiar faces, and really likes it when someone gives her their full attention. Her hair is really thick (like Dan) but fine (like mine) so it sticks straight up and look like she has a mohawk. Because she knows how to sit up and pull to standing it has made bedtime a little more challenging. I've seen her chewing on the handrail in her crib and sleeping sitting up from the video monitor so we are hoping she figures out how to lay back down and sleep soon.

We got her passport picture taken this week for our upcoming trip to Mexico in September. It is funny to get a baby picture for a passport and I hope she does well on her second plane trip as this one is a little longer than our trip to Dallas! We're looking forward to our first family vacation.

Bethany's 9 month Dr. appointment went well and she has had a growth spurt since her 6 month appointment!
Height: 28 1/4 inches (75%)
Weight: 18lbs 1 oz (25-35%)
Head: 43.5 cms (40%)

It is funny she was in the 25% for height at her 6 month appointment and is now in the 75%! The Dr. said she is doing great and thinks she'll be walking before a year given how comfortable she is pulling to standing and letting go with one hand... who knows! Bethany is also learning how to get places crawling with the toy she is playing with. She simply puts it in her mouth, crawls, and then has it to play with again!