Megan at Nine Months

We had Megan's nine month doctor's visit and here is how she stands:



Weight - 20 lbs 12 ounces - 85%

Height - 27 1/2 inches - 55%

Head - 17 3/4 inches - 80%

Megan only grew a little over an inch since her six month visit which is probably why she is still in the 6-9 month clothes.  Soon we will be able to make the wardrobe switch I'm sure; probably right after Christmas.  She's got a little bulging tummy and I'm hoping we hit a growth spurt sometime soon.

Megan has turned into our little Stairmaster.  John called me at work a week ago to tell me that while he was watching TV she managed to make it up onto the first step all by herself.  She climbed the entire flight of stairs four times that day!  Needless-to-say she was pretty proud of herself that day and slept great that night.

A week ago Saturday I got one of my first reality checks that our little girl is no longer a baby and that she is very much independent.  When I sat down to play with Megan to play in our living room she turned her back towards me so she could face her toy boxes.  She proceded to pull out toys one-by-one on her own.  It definitely helps us that she is able to keep herself entertained since we don't have to try and keep her happy every minute of the day.  The extra mobility is definitely helping too.  She is pulling up on every vertical surface and walking around while holding onto objects with ease.  Just a couple days ago she took some really good steps by herself.  It will still be a long while until she is able to comfortably walk unassisted but she's moving in the right direction and making progress every day.  Megan is determined and wants to move.  She will be running after Alexa and the doggies before we know it!

On Wednesday Megan cut her eigth tooth.  Her next bottom-right tooth came in so she is no longer going to be lopsided like she was the last couple months.  I wonder how long it will be until the next ones come in!

I may have mentioned it before but Megan had been offering her suckey to us a lot lately.  Since these recent actions (and with the advise of her doctor), we've decided to start weaning her off of it.  She now will only be given suckey rights at naps and bedtime.  We've already survived three days (including a church service) no problem.  I was a little nervous for car rides but they've been fine too.   

Finally, one thing that Megan's started is copying Daddy sticking out her tongue.  It sure is cute and she thinks she is cute too.  Now she is even doing it before we do it just to see our reactions.  Just one more facial expression to add to her repertoire.

Well, that's some of the highlights of the last month.  Megan is really looking forward to celebrating Christmas with her family.  She sees her Christmas presents wrapped and has already tried to break into them!