The Cromwell Clan: Christian 9 Months

Christian turned 9 months old today. I took Christian in for his 9 month check and he is doing awesome. Growing up so dang fast I can't believe it. I don't know where I put the stat sheet for him but I know that his weight was 18.5 lbs. He is healthy and doing great and a little ahead of schedule with his progress. He can already pull himself up and stand and he is getting better at walking along the couch or between my legs. He can army crawl like no other, especially when he sees something he really wants, he just takes off. He is quick and is always on the move. He has a hard time when he is tired though, he just lays on his tummy and rocks back and forth as if to say, "Mom, I'm tired, come and get me." He refuses to crawl to you. Just his way of letting you know he is in charge.

Standing up

At about 8.5 months he had all 4 top teeth coming in at once. So those are almost all in and he has 2 more bottom teeth on their way. He handles it pretty well. Right before the teeth break through is the worst for him and me. We both don't get much sleep at night. But its fun to see all those teeth when he smiles :) Sleeping for Christian hasn't improved at night. He still wakes up a couple of times and then is up between 7-7:30am. He doesn't really like to rock to sleep anymore. I think he just likes to lay down and get comfortable, which is usually on his tummy with his head smashed up against the crib. He does well at nap time and I'm grateful he takes about 2 a day to give me a little break!

Such big blue eyes and chubby cheeks

The doctor said to let him eat regular food and stop the baby food. So it's the transition phase. Trying new things out and trying them often so Christian gets use to the same food. He loves cinnamon or regular graham crackers, ritz crackers, fruity puffs, and Cheerios. He also likes yogart. After staying in a hotel for a week he got to have it for breakfast each morning. So that is another favorite. I still give him some baby food and he still loves it. Usually some fruit in the mornings. He loves to sit in his high chair and slam on the tray. Most of the food ends up on the floor but at least he enjoys himself.

He loves to play with Julia and grab her hair. He just loves hair I think. He is always trying to grab mine as well and everyone else he sees. He loves to go after and grab anything Julia is playing with or doing at the time. Julia is pretty patient and is willing to share and take turns with him. They love bath time. Its fun to see Christian swim around the tub. He doesn't like to just sit in one spot and play with toys, he is always on his tummy, pushing himself around the tub, like its his own swimming pool. Julia has a hard time staying out of his way. Its fun to hear Christian talk too. He babbles and laughs all the time. I love to hear him try to make new sounds. First thing people say about Christian is, "Look at those cheeks or look at those big blue eyes." He is such a charmer just like daddy. He always has a smile for everyone.