Simon- 9 months

Almost 2 weeks ago, Simon turned 9 months. 

 



This month definitely has had its ups and downs.

 

Teething rocked our world. His top 2 teeth were super painful and super slow coming in. I've never seen gums look so gruesome. But thank goodness, we're pass those and he currently has 5 teeth.

 

 

Sleeps around 11-11.5 hours at night, which wouldn't be bad if he didn't wake up between  5 and 5:30. We've REALLY tried to slowly push his bedtime back, but its been more difficult that one would think.

 

For the most part, has 2 naps down, but tends to get pretty cranky around 4:30 in the afternoon, and can occasionally take a 3rd nap.

 

Simon is starting to seem more and more like a little boy and less like a baby.

 

Thinks its real funny to babble and likes to mimic sounds we make.

 

 

Loves to bang toys together or on the floor... will do anything to make loud noise :)

 

Chases balls around.

Constantly gets himself stuck in rooms. Will crawl in and shut the door behind him. Then will stand up and bang on the door. Makes opening the door to get him out kinda difficult.



 

Started to enjoy books. Will no longer immediately grab them out of our hands to chew on... he'll actually sit and look at the pics for a little while. (this comes in handy at 5:30 in the morning when trying to keep him quiet)

 

 

Started finger foods. Cheese. Crackers. Toast. Doesn't like pasta... boooo. Added spices- cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin.

And how awesome are those baby food pouches where they can feed themselves! Why did I never give those my other 2?!?

 

 

Wanted to crawl off the chair like he did last month.





My phone helped him sit still...

 



... 'cause these photo sessions are getting a little dangerous!

 

Some videos:

 

Started clapping this month 

 

 

 

Cruises along the furniture and started walking behind our push toy.

 

 



Does this funny "yes" thing.

 

Also plays peek a boo, but I never could get him to perform for the camera... I know you're disappointed.

 

We try to keep his loveys  in the bed... so he crawls over and pulls his elephant out enough to give it a cuddle.

Loves to watch Brother and Sister play outside... but doesn't really like that he can't always join them.

 

Can stand for a few seconds without holding on to anything

 

 This is his expression when he sees Tom getting out of his car. Loves his daddy. Says "Dah" when he see Tom, but also says "dah" plenty of other random times.

 

 

29 1/2 inches

21 lbs 1 ounce

 

Love you, Simon James!!! 3 more months!!!

 

(Yep, Simon James is not his name, but somehow I started calling him that and it's stuck. Its ok to have a real name for a nickname, right??)

Arboretum/ Zoo

Some pics from a cool Saturday morning at the Arboretum :

 

 

And then Tom took Monday off and we went to the Zoo :

 

 

 

 

1st day of School

The big ones started school a couple of weeks ago.

They will be going T/TH from 9-2:30.

 

Margaret Gray was SUPER excited!

 Ever since she got her backpack in the mail, she and Henry have been playing school. I loved Henry telling his little sister, "Now Margaret, if you want something you say Yes Ma'am. If you don't want it say No Ma'am".

 

Told her to pose, and this is what I got:

Take 2... much better :)

MG is a Little Lamb

 

Henry had  mixed emotions about going back.

He would be excited one minute, and nervous the next.

 

 

Henry is a Bumblebee

 



 

 

I love that they're going to school together!

Still hasn't figured the thumbs up. 

 

We got to school in time to enjoy the donut holes and OJ.

Church friends Haedyn and Auriana.

 



Wish I had gotten a better picture of her napmat.

I think I might be more in love with it than she is.

 

Since the 4s only have a 30 min rest time, they were told to bring a beach towel. For some reason I decided to make Henry a blanket. He loves it. It's kinda whompy.

Mosey went right on it without saying goodbye. I had to call her back to get a picture with her very sweet teachers, Mrs. Erica and Mrs. Nelda.

 



I was proud of Henry for showing no hesitation.

We love his teachers, Mrs. Blackstone and Mrs. Davis. 

 And we're off!!

Dear Mr. Simon love.

 

They are loving school. We're all very happy! :)