The Faster Nine Months

"Nine months go much faster on the other side of the maternity pants."

My good friend Rebecca said that to me when her son turned 9 months old, and it is so true. The time dragged so slowly when I was pregnant with Iain and now here he is 9 months old already! His first year is almost over. Amazing. Thank God for his graciousness in blessing Iain with good health and growth so far. He is a happy, healthy little boy. He makes us smile every day with his new antics and sweet ways. Here is Daddy's little research assistant:




He sits up really well now and only falls over when he is very tired or tries to reach something that is just too far away. He pulls himself up on his knees, and although he can't crawl yet, he uses his legs to push off and get to where he wants to go (within a foot or two, anyway). He still doesn't like to lay on his tummy much and prefers to scoot along on his bottom.

He cut his first tooth recently! Can you see it there poking out of the gum? He is able to feed himself finger foods-- he has developed his fine motor skills enough to pick up a cheerio. It is amazing what he can eat without teeth! He is a great eater and will eat just about anything, but he definitely prefers what you're having. Can you spare a taste for the hungry little baby?

He adores people. He smiles and laughs at anybody who'll bother to bend down and say hello. Sometimes I have trouble making it through the grocery store because he is such a little flirt! He gives kisses and has learned to wave! It is precious, but sporadic. Sometimes I find him waving to himself in his crib. We even think he may be learning the word "hi". He has parroted it back to us a few times, but we're not sure if it was intentional or not.

Despite his love for people, and his admiration for Papa and his silly games, Iain is really going through a Mama's boy phase. Often he starts howling when I leave the room and he wants me to pick him up a lot more these days. It is nice to be loved, but it sure can be demanding!

He still loves to go for walks and now that weather is turning nicer I'm hoping to take him out to play more. It is so much fun to see him interacting with the world. I can't wait to see what new things he learns next!