9 Month Doctor Visit

Justin had his 9 month well-baby appointment today. He had his third hepatitis shot and had blood drawn for the first time (to check for anemia). He is in great health. For those keeping score at home, His length is now 90%, weight 25%, and . . . head size . . . 4%! It can't get much smaller.

He's pulling up to a kneeling position now. It won't be long before he's pulling up to standing and cruising around holding onto the furniture. When I put him on the floor by his tent, he'll crawl into the piano room, back to the tent, into the kitchen to the other side of the kitchen table, back to the tent, under the dining room table, etc. . . We have to keep a close eye on him because now he sees things that he's interested in and goes after them. We let him explore as much as possible without getting into danger.

He's started eating adult food. We've given him bits of donut, tortilla, rice, and watermelon. He seems to like eating. When we put food in his mouth he makes a face like he's concentrating really hard, then makes a big smile and says "a-Gaa!!"