Nathan at 9 Months

Weighs 17lbs 13ozs and is 27 inches.

Is an expert sitter! (Just like his sisters;)

He isn't crawling (or scooting) yet.  If he is on his belly he maneuvers around a bit and manages to move a little by pushing backwards but can't really move forward yet.

Gets mad when he lunges for something from a sitting position and ends up on his tummy.

Drools a lot!  (Shirts get soaked).

Could be because he is finally getting his first tooth.  It popped out about a week ago!

Eats things like puffs and Cheerios very well.  Has also tried other finger foods like peas and cut up pears.

Has been saying dada for quite some time but is now starting to add mama and baba more frequently too. Has quite a lot to say sometimes!

Likes to give his mama and dada chin kisses;)

Tries to get his hands on anything and everything he can! This can make holding him quite the challenge sometimes!

Had his first ear infection:(

Ella LOVES her little brother.  

If you put him down, she’s usually right there in a matter of a few seconds. She loves to be the first one to go in when he wakes up from his nap, and she loves to lay with him in his crib when she's there. She loves to touch him and loves when he gets in her face and pulls her hair.

Loves his pacifier. He is very good at putting it in now. 

He rarely falls asleep while nursing— don't get me wrong, he does like nursing to help him settle in for sleep, but when he starts to get really tired, he wants his pacifier.

Sometimes it's quite the comical routine, alternating back and forth between pacifier and nursing before he actually falls asleep.

Has the best laugh and smile!