Egan's 9 mo stats

Egan had his 9 month appointment (just a smidge over 8 months).

He is 16 lb 4 oz and 26 inches long. Down to the 5% - 'he's just a little guy.' But what a sweet heart! Right now Egan is very into grabbing with one hand and manipulating things. His other favorite thing is to chew....toys, pacies, and FOOD. He's got no interest in baby food (unless it is cheerios) and no interest in anything except what you are eating. Case in point, last night we had risotto with carrots and radish greens (elena grew them herself!). He gobbled up nearly a half cup and slept great! (yum, cheesy carbs). Tonight we had hamburgers and fries (trying to meet one of elena' friends at 5 guys) - and no interest in his risotto because we were eating something else. He will eat chili with bean and hamburger, but only if you are eating chili. A few solid bets are mini pumpkin muffins, oatmeal pancakes, watermelon, and cheerios. Everything else is on a sister test basis....as in if sister is eating it, so will I. He likes to sit around and pretend chew if you are eating and he isn't. We are trying to figure out what he is doing about nursing....he's still breast feeding about 8 times a day (especially in the heat), but is starting to replace nursing with meals.

Egan is still a little snuggle bug and loves to cuddle in bed in the morning and play with his paci, grab his toes and give you pet. He is starting to babble and will often 'talk' himself to sleep. He has also started to grow up - he's getting bored in the house! (don't worry kiddo, our summer will take care of that boredom!)

He isn't crawling but is starting to strategically flop and roll. We are betting in another month we will have to secure the stereo equipment. We are signing with him, but we aren't as good as we were with elena, so who knows if/when he will get it. Elena loves to do it though. He loves water and his baths but is starting to dislike diaper changes.

Our little dumpling! Sorry for no pictures, but we are going slightly insane here.