9 months old!

Evan had his 9-month checkup on Monday. He weighed in at 20lbs, 10oz. A mere 1.5 pounds more than his 6-month checkup. He dropped from the 75th to the 50th percentile for weight. Since he's more active now he's not gaining as fast as before, but they said that's normal! He's 29 3/4 inches long which keeps him in the 90th percentile.

As I mentioned before, he's an ACTIVE kid. He's crawling around everywhere which leaves Jack and I always doing last minute babyproofing as Evan finds yet another thing he shouldn't be getting into! As of a few days ago, Evan has left the old ways of slithering on his belly behind and he's all hands and knees now, with the occasional "kickstand crawl" with one foot on the ground. He's getting better and better every day at pulling himself up, and has juuust started traversing along the objects he pulls himself up against. Give it a week and he'll be a pro! ;-)

He's eating a lot of for-real solid foods now. Well they're still mushy but not pureed! He loves canned green beans (who is this kid?). Canned peaches and pears are also at the top of the list. He enjoys bananas, peas, cheerios, macaroni, gerber puffs, mangoes, watermelon, occasionally soft-cooked carrots, toast, and especially graham crackers. He's a pro with a sippy cup, and loves juice. What kid wouldn't? He loves feeding himself and makes quite a mess but it frees me up to eat my own meals!

He's getting a little better with the separation anxiety, but it's a little worse when Daddy's around. He is SUCH a Daddy's boy. For the most part he's a charming little boy who is all smiles for most strangers.