Big Day!

Yesterday was a big day for you, Lukey! You got your 5th tooth (upper left)-- does that explain the 3 nights of fever, 4 days of crankiness & the gooey diapers and, as of yesterday, a rash from the bottom of your neck to the top of your diapers-- front and back?? If so- that tooth should be celebrated because you really had to suffer for it to come out!

Also big news-- you crawled for the first time-- up on all fours! Mommy was taking the blankets off of the bed and once it was cleared off-- you were like "FINALLY!!" & you took off on all fours and crawled across the bed! Now you are crawling and still doing a lot of standing and walking from one thing to the next-- such a big boy!

We went to the beach yesterday & it was beautiful, but you didn't have too much fun because you didn't get enough of a nap in the morning. Our days are very dependent on those naps and it's so important for you to sleep or you just don't feel right.

That's it, darlin'-- I just wanted to let you know that I'm so proud of you!

Love,

Mommy

9 month Check-Up

Hi Luke!

We took you to see Dr. Bursch for your 9 month check-up on the 22nd. You are right on track and doing great! You now weigh 19lbs, 4oz & are 27 1/4" tall. You remain in the 50th percentile-- which means you are right in the middle, but there is clearly nothing "average" about you-- you are soooo special! We were a little concerned about you walking before crawling because it seems that is precisely what you are going to do. All you want to do is stand and you love to walk if we hold your arms or if you have something sturdy to hold onto (like your crib, baby gates or your play yard activity center). The doctor says that it's just fine--- so-- go, Lukey, go!! We talked a lot about sleeping and the doctor says that you should be sleeping through the night (instead of waking mommy up 3 times during the night to be fed or rocked back to sleep!) So, we are going to try to work on that-- but, mommy and daddy hate to hear you cry & I'm sure you don't like it either!

Today was the first day you have been well this week. You had a terrible fever during the past few nights & mommy held you all night so that you would sleep. Today you were back to your normal self & you had fun bouncing in your jumper outside and playing at the neighborhood park with daddy. So glad you are feeling better, baby!

You did not want to go to sleep tonight so after feeding you, I rocked you in my arms & sang "The Ants Go Marching" song. I think you like that one & I normally just have to sing it 2 times before you are asleep.

Every day you become more and more fun. You love to laugh and think the games we play with you are so silly. Mommy had the laundry folded nicely and sitting on top of the couch. You pulled the clothes down & daddy laughed and said "you aren't supposed to do that!!" and put them back up. Then-- you pulled them down again and you both laughed and daddy said "you aren't supposed to do that!" and so the game went!

Know what is special about you, Lukey?

EVERYTHING!

We love you so, so, so, so, so, so (to infinity) much!

Mommy

9 mos old!

Hi Luke!

You are almost 9 months old and I just can't believe how big you are! Guess what you are doing now? Standing!! You are so funny-- you stand up, holding on to something and then you reach for something just nearly out of reach and you GO FOR IT! You are not afraid and willing to take a chance-- I like that & you are going to have so much fun-- always challenging yourself! You don't give up or get frustrated with new tasks-- you just focus and keep at it until you get it (like your daddy!). I'm so proud of you!!

Yesterday was the day you stood by yourself for the first time (just for a few seconds, but still so impressive!). Your daddy and I think you are going to crawl any day now-- you are so close! You also fed yourself a Cheerio for the first time. It's hard to pick them up with your thumb and forefinger, but you got it and now you do it like a pro! You are very strong too, by the way. Mommy is bad and lets you do pull ups on the oven door (only when it's not hot)-- it's fun to see you support your weight with your arms. You also really get a kick out of playing on the washing machine-- especially when it's on and jiggles and shakes as you play with the knobs and buttons.

Right now you have 4 teeth. You like to eat avocado, apple, pear, banana, chicken, oatmeal & yogurt.

You are a good sleeper (when mommy can get you to sleep!), but you don't really like to sleep through the night yet. You like to wake up every few hours and have some milk while you stroke mommy's arm or pull on my nose (isn't that silly!)!

Your favorite person in the whole universe is your daddy! You just light up when daddy walks in the room-- & I know why too -- because he is the BEST daddy in the world!!!! Daddy loves to carry you around and he loves to play with you-- he is so fun & he smiles as he talks to you because he just can't contain his happiness that you are his son.

Daddy is building your room right now and it's going to be ready soon! Right now your crib is in mommy & daddy's room & we like having you there so we can watch you while you sleep. We will miss having you there after your room is ready, but you are getting to be a big boy & I bet you are going to love the room that daddy makes so special for you.

Well, Boo-Boo, it's time for me to check on you-- I think you might be awake from your nap!

I love you oodles and oodles!

Mommy