Brian's 9 Month Check-Up!

While Brian has his afternoon nap, Mommy will take the opportunity to fill everyone in on today's trip to the doctor for his 9 month well being check-up. Brian has gained almost 2 lbs since his 6 month appointment and now weighs 19 lbs even. That puts him in the 45% percentile range for weight gain which is average and normal. He has grown another 2 inches and now stands 28 1/2 inches tall! This puts him in the 55% percentile range for height which again is average and very normal! An exciting part of our visit was when the doctor told us that Brian is now old enough to start trying table food! With a few exceptions (obvious ones like things he could choke on, or peanuts, celery, honey...) he can start trying just about anything! The doctor said it may take him a while to get the hang of the whole " chewing" concept since he hasn't really had to do any of that with his baby food, but

it sure should be fun trying! I think the only one more excited about Brian starting this new eating stage is Walter who has been anxiously awaiting the day when the odds of food magically falling from the high chair will go up drastically!

These pictures show our little daredevil performing one of his newest stunts. He has no trouble pulling himself up to the standing position and once their, he doesn't always think he needs to hold on with both hands. In fact, sometimes he lets go completely! He definitely has the leg strength to hold himself up for as long as he wants, he just doesn't quite have all the balance to go along with it yet. Within a couple seconds with no hands, he is back on his bottom and ready to try it again!