What a nut...

9 Months!

You know it's been a trying month when I blog about my 9-month old two weeks after the fact! Barrett has experienced the usual kid-illnesses since January (colds, ear infections, etc.), but this month has been a doozy! The last two weeks have been an ugly combination of cold, stomach bug, and an asthma diagnosis. Top all that with teething, blend, and you've made one miserable baby and a concerned, sleepless mama on the side! I am constantly reassured that this kind of thing is normal in the life of babies so in keeping with that idea, let's get back to routine with Barrett's monthly "check-up".

*Barrett is still army-crawling, but now loves to pop from his belly up onto his booty. He thinks this trick is especially fun in the bathtub where he is almost certain to give me a heart-attack.

*Barrett would rather crawl than pull up on furniture, though he is quick to pull himself up in the crib when Grant gets him up in the morning. He loves his daddy!

*Barrett's favorite new sounds are anything starting with "B". He has said "bye bye" several times and will copy me when I say "ball"...while playing with a ball, of course. Mostly Bear just loves to shout "bah bah bah" when he's happy or wants attention.

*Our little comedian has quite an impressive "fake laugh" that he'll demonstrate to get himself into just about any conversation.

*My hungry Bear continues to discover new foods. He loves fish, noodles, watermelon, pancakes, lima beans, and raspberries. He is guilty of using his cutest face to get frozen yogurt out of anyone within eyesight. He has also enjoyed chocolate cake, courtesy of Aunt Cookie. Go figure...

*Barrett now has 8 teeth, a perfect row of 4 on top and bottom. They make him look like a big kid! From the looks of it, he's working on #9 and #10. The poor guy can't catch a break!

*Bear has bumped up his swimming from 2 to 5 seconds under water independently. I have high hopes for him this summer!

*Barrett spent his first full weekend with just his daddy at the beginning of March! I was lucky enough to fly out to Houston for some time with my best friends. Bear spent the weekend taking walks, meeting friends for play-dates, and visiting aunts and uncles. He was so happy when I got home and wouldn't stop touching my face and staring at me. The house was much more clean than I expected, but Grant was just as tired as I anticipated. I'm so thankful for his willingness to play Mr. Mom and give me a breather!

Though it's been a trying month, I am constantly reminded of how blessed I am to be Barrett's mommy. Even on his most sick or grumpy day, those brown eyes reminds me that I've got more love to give than I ever realized.