9 Months

Our 9 month old baby is as healthy as can be. He is now 21 lbs and 29 and 1/2 inches. His height is charted in the 90 percentile- weight is only around 50th. His head on the other hand is a little off the charts! Poor guy can't fit into most 18 month hats! He has become so mobile so quickly. He has started to be restless at the changing table and moves to reach and open anything he wants. I didn't realize how true it was that babies love everything that is not a toy. Some of Ryan's favorites are cardboard boxes, remotes, cell phones and stings from a hooded sweatshirt. At the end of every month, I reflect on how much he has grown and give thanks for all the joy the little guy brings to our lives. My favorite moment of the month was after we took Ryan to see Danny Gokey at Summerfest. I threw his little soccer ball in the air to keep him entertained. Then I made animal noises while the ball was in the air. He was hysterically laughing the way home! It is amazing to see the world through his eyes: every discovery and milestone is truly remarkable.