9 Months

Yes, it's true.  My babies are 9 months old.  They are the most precious gifts and I can't get enough of them....this age has been so much fun, sometimes I wish they could stay at this age for a while.

At 9 months, Marlee is:
> Size 3 diapers
> Size 9 month clothes> Sits up by herself
> Scoots around backwards on her belly, and gets up on all fours but hasn't quite figured out the crawling thing
> Eats 4 times per day (8, 12, 4 and 7:30...bed time at 8)
> Takes naps at 10 and 2 for about 1.5-2 hours each
> Drinks about 8 or 8.5 ounces per feeding and eats 1 jar of baby food and rice cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner
> STILL puts everything in her mouth
> Still no teeth
> Plays in the bouncy seat...but starting to prefer the floor where she can move around
> Laughs so hard at funny noises...sweet, soft laughs that are the greatest sound ever
> Sooo happy in the mornings> Has huge blue eyes
> Reaches out with her arms when she wants to be picked up
> Still loves her paci, but only gets it in bed and the car seat
> Says "da-da-da-da-da-da...." all day long  :)
> Is so tough (way tougher than anyone else in our family)
> Has really strong legs.  She can stand up forever if she has something to hold on to
> Favorite food:  BANANAS!!

At 9 months, Parks is:

> Size 4 diapers
> Size 12-18 month clothes
> Crawls around so fast it's crazy

> Pulls up on everything and can stand without holding anything for a few seconds

> Eats 4 times per day (8, 12, 4 and 7:30...bed time at 8)
> Takes naps at 10 and 2 for about 1-1.5 hours each
> Drinks about 8 or 8.5 ounces per feeding and eats 1 jar of baby food and rice cereal for breakfast, lunch and dinner

> Getting a little more hair (yay!)

> Still no teeth> Not very fond of the "stationary" toys anymore...would rather be on the floor to get into whatever he can find

> Loves opening and closing doors and cabinets

> Laughs so hard at funny noises...big, hearty belly laughs that are the greatest sound ever
> Sooo happy in the mornings
> Has huge blue eyes
> Reaches out with his arms and opens and closes his fists when he wants to be picked up
> Crawls through the house to find me when I leave the room (awww!)

> Says "ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...." definitely becoming a big momma's boy (love this!)  :)

> Favorite food:  the kind we let him eat!!