Cooking, Crafting & Kids: 9 months is here and soon Summer will be too!

9 month stats

26.5'' long

17 lbs. 6.5 oz.

1 tooth

CRAWLING

Makenzie Loves

eating everything

chicken

Risotto

swimming

babbling

eating of mommy/daddy's plate

Makenzie Dislikes

being far from mommy or daddy

the dogs in her face

when you take away the fuzz balls she find in the house

getting her diaper changed

Cheering on Tia Jess at SFSU Track Meet

EAT

We have graduated from the pureed baby foods into the chunkier blends and even introduce a few finger foods. Makenzie absolutely loves the baby puffs, unfortunately they are totally processed and I hate to give her "junk". But I will admit having some on hand is perfect for delays at grocery stores, or running other errands or heaven forbid when mom brain farts and doesn't pack food and a bottle. (oops!) Makenzie is almost eating 3 meals a day. I still feel like I am forcing breakfast so when she's interested we'll have some but most days we don't get to breakfast, just playtime, cuddles, and maybe a walk on the canal.

I am proud to say that Makenzie is still breastfed. She will take the occasional formula bottle but it must be very warm to do so. Our freezer stash is dwindling down and I have to admit I am getting a little anxious for that time when we start the weaning process. I am so thankful to have made it breastfeeding this long but am starting to look forward to having my body back to myself.

PLAY

Oh playtime with a 9 month old is so much fun! I miss playing with babies this age. Everything is so new to them and they just want to explore everything! Makenzie still loves to put everything in her mouth, if you watch carefully you can see her expressions if she likes how it feels or not. New textures are also a favorite experience now. She is unsure about grass and how it feels on her hands and feet. She loves to play with our kitchen gadgets and make music. The 'drums' are her favorite.

hey, who is that baby in the mirror!

Starting to pull herself up

We started Makenzie in swim lessons in April and she loves it! The 'motorboat' song is her favorite as she gets whirled around and makes waves in the water.

Coach Kori helping Makenzie do her kicks

SLEEP

Sleep is sleep here in this house. Makenzie still is a great napper and sleeper at night. She is still taking 2 naps a day and sleeping between 10-12 hours at night, waking up once to feed. Lately she has been trying to pull herself up in her crib when she wakes up from naps. I have yet to find her standing in her crib (phew).

These months are flying by and before we know it I will be writing a First Birthday post. oh gee, I can't handle thinking about that yet!

Here are a few more photos of Makenzie having fun!