BRODY: NINE MONTHS OLD

My Little Stinker Pot,

It is crazy to think you have been in my arms for the same amount of time you were in my tummy. and even though I loved feeling you inside of me, I love kissing your sweet face even more!  Your 9th month has been a fun one!.. you are now mobile.., not fast or cruising yet.. but you are pulling your little self all around with those arms. we love watching you get up on all 4 hands and knee’s and rock back and forth, soon you will take off!

You are becoming such a giggle box! you are very ticklish, and love it when daddy throws you up in the air, or “pretends” to drop you… your not afraid of that kind of stuff which your brother and sister’s always were!… that tells us you just might be a little wild one!
we love to watch you in your jumparoo, because now you can really jump and bounce your little heart out, its so funny to watch! you like to make lots of sounds, and your new thing this month is to growl at people…. sometimes just playfully and sometimes when your mad. your favorite word to say is still dada. I try to get you to say "mama" and you'll look at me and say "dada" with a big grin --- little toot!

and one of the biggest things for you this month is you FINALLY got 2 teeth!!! they are just barely coming up but the 2 bottom teeth are there! which means you will soon be able to eat a few more table foods with us!, you love our food way more than your baby food! you like avocado, potatoes, yogurt, crackers, cottage cheese, toast, most all fruits, and now I’m excited to try lots more! mommy stopped nursing last month and you dont seem to mind that at all! you love your bottles and still eat about 2-3 ounces every 2-3 hours or so.

You are doing better at night you will either only wake up once (to eat) or sleep thru the night, which is wonderful! you are still in our room in your crib, were not sure just how long we will keep you in there, but it works for now!
Oh my sweet, sweet son! you are perfect in each and every way and I’m so happy to call you mine!. Happy 3/4 Birthday little boy, I can’t wait to see what the next month brings!
I love you,
your mommy