Erin is 9 months old today! She is growing up so fast, and we think she is the cutest and smartest baby ever...parents are allowed to think that, right? She went for her 9-month checkup today. I didn't know they did 9-month checkups since they don't need any immunizations at that age, but I guess they do. She continues to be tall and thin like her Grandpa Callaway was - 26-1/2" long (>95th percentile), 17 lbs. 14 oz. (30th percentile), and her head is 17-1/2" (60th percentile). I am used to more chubby babies and am concerned about her weight, but the doctor said not to worry, that she is doing great and is eating as much as she needs, and that she may always be thin. If that's true, I am happy for her, and jealous too!
Everything checked out great - one ear is completely healed and one has just a tiny hint of infection left, but she still has 4 more days of antibiotics to clear that up. She passed the developmental screen with flying colors - the only thing she doesn't do is drink from a cup. He said to just keep trying that and she will figure it out. I got some apple juice to try - she's never had juice, so maybe it will be so good that she will work for it! We have the cups with straws and the regular sippy cups, but so far she hasn't figured out either one. We've been using the straw one lately because that seems easier to use since there is no head-tilting required.
She is crawling up a storm now, though sometimes she likes to use one knee and one foot. It's pretty funny to watch her do that! She loves to play with Bella's bell, which confuses Bella to no end..."Do I have to go outside? I don't think so!" Erin also wants to stand and likes us to hold her in a standing position on the floor so she can bend down and pick up toys. Why not just sit, silly girl?!?
Another highlight is Erin dancing - only a video can do that justice, so I won't even try to describe it. We will try to get video of her dancing soon!
We started a new picture album - http://picasaweb.google.com/bob.callaway/ErinMichelle9Months - enjoy!
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