9 Months Old

Our sweet little Maddox is 9 months old today! He is becoming more and more of a joy each day and we are so proud to call him our son! Here are some of the things going on with him at this stage of his little life...

-Wearing size 4 diapers and 12 month or 12-18 month clothes.

-Weighs around 22 pounds, but has not had an "official" weight check at the doctor since 6 months old.

-Started crawling at 8 months old.

-Babbling like crazy! He jabbers all the time. We never have to wonder where he is in the house because he can always be heard... even when he sleeps!

-Sleeps from about 8-6:30 most nights, sometimes a little longer.

-Takes 2 naps a day, usually at 9:00 and again at 3:00.

-VERY clingy these days! As soon as we walk through the door of the church nursery the tears flow... we are working on this!

-Into everything!! He loves the entertainment center and power cords... computers, cell phones, remotes, etc...

-Pulling up on his own and standing for longer periods of time while holding onto something.

-Hates table food... much prefers his stage 2 fruits and vegetables.

-Loves his paci

-Hates juice

-When he hears me doing dishes in the kitchen, it seems he can't get there fast enough b/c he knows that most likely the diswasher is open. He wants to help me unload it!

-Gives the sweetest kisses. Sometimes he will plant one on our lips, but if he is feeling a little more shy, he will lean his forehead in for it. This is by far my favorite trick!! :)

-Loves being sung to! His momma makes up some pretty crazy songs, but he loves them.

-Is NOT laid back! Maddox has a lot of laid back friends, but it is not rubbing off on him! I think he may be the next president! He's very driven!

-Would live outside if we let him! We have to be very sneaky if we go out the door without him because he wants to be outside so much... bring on Spring and we can make this happen more often!

-Has not been sick yet, thank goodness! (Except for 1 ear infection at 3 months old)

Well, that about sums it up for what is going on at 9 months. Maddox is such a joy and we are so thankful that he is ours!! :)