9 Months!

Harper turned 9 months old while we were in Okoboji. Looking back, it's amazing how much she has changed in the past month (and, no, she isn't crawling). In the past few weeks, Harper's personality has grown. She loves to babble - only her babbles are starting to sound more like words. She will frequently tell us stories that sound like "Dadadadada dadadad daa maadadamaa!" The expression on her face is priceless - she is definitely trying to tell us something.

Although she isn't crawling, Harper is REACHING for items. She will strain to get something - however, she will not drag herself or roll to get anything. If she really wants something, she will cry long and hard until someone eventually gives in or picks her up. (She's stubborn - we might be in for a loooong childhood!) She is very good with her hands and likes to pick up toys and examine them. She is big on slapping her toys or slamming them down on the ground - making loud noises must be fun!

Harper has recently taken to eating wagon wheels and crackers - she loves to hold the items and gnaw on them. Although she loves her new treats, she still adores eating puffs! She also now has two additional teeth - they are very small, but both front teeth have broken through her gums. She is a great vegetable eater and does ok with eating fruit. We started mixing meat into some of her babyfood and she hasn't noticed a difference. She is eating bottles throughout the day - and still only eats between 4 and 6 ounces at a time. The best news - we are no longer on medicine for acid reflux! Wohoo!

It's hard to believe that we have a 9 month old. Time is absolutely flying and our little angel  will soon be a little girl. In the meantime, we are going to continue to embrace every day we have with our Smunchkin and continue to load her down with kisses, hugs and snuggles!