Nine Month Update

Last week, TJ had his nine month doctor's appointment. Once again, the doctor says he's a "perfect square." (That's actually a good thing.) TJ is following the same arcs on his growth chart for head circumference, weight and and height. He remains in the 25th-30th percentile, and that's just fine for us.

He weighed in at 19 1/2 pounds and 27 1/2 inches. I'm not sure what I am going to do as the little guy puts on more pounds. It's already getting tough carrying him around everywhere. And now, he has mastered the act of raising both of his hands when he wants to be held, which is pretty much all the time! :)

TJ is standing on his "own" while playing with toys or hanging on the couch. He continues to "army crawl" around the house. I'm not sure if he'll ever get up on his knees... he's gotten pretty quick at his method of transportation lately, and his distance has also increased. TJ is also "walking" towards Mommy, Daddy and Grandma when you hold his hands. It's so fun and so scary all at the same time!

He's also getting down the whole waving thing. Although, like with everything else, TJ has developed his own version. Instead of waving his hand or fingers, he'll shoot his arm up into the air and flash a big smile. He's now doing it without being prompted by us. Yesterday, I came downstairs from getting ready, he saw me, raised his arm in his wave and smiled. It was too cute!

Grandpa and Grandma Reno took TJ to the Wildlife Experience near our house. TJ loved looking at all the animals and Grandpa had a good time playing all the games. TJ's favorite was the aquariam. On the floor was an interactive game where the school of fish would swim towards you... then swim away. TJ loved it!


This past week, another round of the stomach flu invaded our home. Last time, only Mommy was sick... this time... it started with TJ. Grandma then got it... followed by Daddy and Mommy again. TJ bounced back pretty quickly, although, he's still pretty tired. The rest of us seem to be recovering as well, and after a thorough disinfecting, I'm hoping we've stopped the cycle. :)

This weekend, TJ will celebrate his first Halloween. He's going to be Nemo. I dressed him up along with some of his Buggy Buddies last Friday. It was too cute because one of TJ's friends is Squirt from "Finding Nemo." I'll take more pictures this weekend when we take TJ out.