Oliver at 9 Months

At 9 months, Oliver:

-is 21 lbs., and  28" long. He didn't have a huge growth spurt since his last appointment but is still in the 70-75th percentile!  He wears most 9 month clothing now, but is slowly outgrowing them.  I bought 18-month Carter's onesies that are big but will probably fit any day now.

-seems to enjoy solid foods more than last month, but still doesn't eat much.  I made butternut squash the other day and he ate the entire serving, so perhaps the interest is increasing! Dr. Bengtson said not to worry about it, and to at least offer him 3 meals a day regardless if he eats it all or not.

-has no teeth! 

-pulls himself around with his upper body, but is starting to rock back and forth while on his knees.  We think full on crawling will happen any day now.

-loves to stand and walk with help.

-says "dada" so beautifully.  We also hear "rara" which I'm starting to think is me?!  No "mama" quite yet.

-loves to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in the morning and immediately dances when the Hot Dog song comes on at the end! He also claps all the time– it's so cute.

-is a very busy boy– he is constantly moving around, either squirming in our arms or rolling/scooting on the floor. He has so much energy and loves to explore his surroundings. Some days just to keep up with him I feel like I ran a marathon! But I love how curious and mobile he is, and it's all so worth it.  This kid is the best!