Today is Julian’s 9 month birthday! We went to see Dr. Unite at Treehouse Pediatrics first thing this morning for his 9 month check-up, and get this–he weighs a whopping 23 POUNDS!!! Geesh! No wonder my back is killing me! Thank God I’m back in the gym getting my core back in shape. There’s no way I could carry him without more muscles in my back. But what a sweetie he is!
Little (big) Julian is such an amazing and sweet little guy. He is very easy-going and happy, but he is also strong-willed and knows what he wants. His cry has never been very loud from DAY 1. Even at his most desperate state, he fusses very little and only really cries if he is hurt or really tired. Even then, he is so easy to console. I usually know what he needs, and his tears are quickly turned into smiles.
Since he was born, he snorts when he’s upset and giggles with his entire body. He has fat rolls from head to toe, and truthfully, I hope they stay there for a while so I can kiss on them.
He is very ticklish. Getting him dressed and undressed is always a hoot, because he just roars with laughter and wiggles to try to get away from what he thinks is you tickling him.
He is so curious right now. He’s crawling so he is into EVERYTHING, and he is pulling himself up to stand and starting to let go of the object he pulls himself up with in order to stand freely and admire himself.
Julian is not drawn to baby toys. He sees everything that Tate plays with, and he wants to play with those things, too — whether it be toy trains or cars that light up or the remote control to the t.v. or my car keys or whatever other thing he can get his hands on that does not look like a baby toy. He has plenty of baby toys, but he is absolutelynot interested in them. Not even for a second!
He just got his four teeth on top and he looks so funny when he smiles with all of these big teeth! He never had a fever or any reaction to his teeth coming in. I just kept seeing them get bigger and bigger.
His hair (which is basically ash blonde) is getting thicker and thicker. At night, after his bath, I can get it to curl a little with some baby lotion, but other than that, it’s pretty stick straight.
He is now attempting to feed himself and doesn’t like to be fed unless it is cereal or yogurt. He is starting to refuse more foods now, which is a little troublesome, but I’m not too worried. He is a very messy eater and likes to turn his head away just as I’m putting the spoon to his lips. Little Booger!
Over the past few days, he has been talking a lot more saying “Doodle, doodle, doodle” and rolling his tongue around on the back of his teeth. It is a very strange, but funny sound and he likes to make it. Yesterday, we all could have sworn that he looked up and said, “Tate”. If he didn’t, I’m sure that will be the first word out of his mouth. He absolutely ADORES his big brother! We wish the feeling was a little more mutual, but I’m sure, as he gets older, Tate will appreciate him more. Right now, he is just a pest and Tate doesn’t know how to handle him getting into all of his toys!
What else? He still isn’t sleeping well. Tonight is an exception (which is why I’m getting an opportunity to write a post). He normally wakes up 2-3 times before I even GO TO BED, so needless to say, I am a little tired and fed up. However, I don’t have the heart to let him cry it out. Hopefully this will all sort itself out…someday!
Well, that about sums up my post about Julian. We love him dearly and we are so grateful that he is part of our little family. We look forward to many years of watching him grow!
Happy 9 Month Birthday, Baby Boy! We love you!!!!
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