Anderson: Nine Months

I'm slacking. As usual. But...don't let my lack of posts fool you. Little Man is a-growing and a-changing every day.

Weight: Somewhere around 19 pounds

Length: Who knows?

Milestones:

Anderson continues to be the MOST active and the MOST mobile baby known to man. He still isn't walking, which is a huge (but not unwelcome) surprise for Mommy and Daddy. They thought that he would be walking by now, for sure. He seems content to just crawl, but still takes steps here and there. Anderson now has four teeth, including the MOST adorable gap-toothed front teeth. He likes to show his little teeth off with his constant grins. Anderson had a couple of not-so-pleasant milestones/firsts this month: his first ear infection and a bout with croup. He handled both like a champ, and you would have NEVER known that he was struggling. He smiled and laughed through the whole ordeal. Anderson was able to enjoy his first Halloween this month and went dressed as the CUTEST little White Rabbit, while big sister Wren dressed up as Alice.

Loves:

Anderson still loves his pacifier and needs it to sleep. He also continues to love Daddy best. But, in all reality, he really just loves people. And they love him back. He is quite popular with everyone at church and has made a LOT of friends...probably because he will crawl up to anyone and demand (with a smile, of course) to be picked up. Anderson also continues to love food. He often has to be cut off because he will eat and eat. He doesn't seem to have an "off" switch. Anderson's favorite activity also continues to be "climbing." If there is something for him to climb, he will find it: the ottoman, the stairs, you name it. Mom and Dad have to be REALLY careful about keeping the gates closed or else Anderson immediately makes his way to the stairs. He also loves being "chased." Mom or Dad will call out, "I'm going to get you!" and Anderson will take off at a break-neck speed laughing hysterically the whole way.  

Hates:

Not much. Anderson rarely cries and doesn't seem to hate anything, except being left alone. If Mom or Dad walk out of the room, he will express his disapproval, but usually with nothing more than a half-hearted little whine.