9 Months

Eli,
I know I've said it before, but this is the most fun stage you are going through! You actually interact with us and play peek-a-boo! You laugh at us when we are being silly. You hide from me when you know I'm looking for you! My life is very busy and I wouldn't have it any other way! Here is a timeline of your life from 8 months to 9!

February
13th- You started waving your arm when we say, "bye bye"
14th- Your first Valentine's Day. You had a party at daycare and Mommy was your date! We ate cupcakes and drank grape juice!
17th- You started crying when we drop you off at the nursery at church. I believe the separation anxiety has kicked in. You don't want me far out of your sight.
20th- Your first snow! 3 inches. It was beautiful and you hated it! It was just too cold!
You also started turning on the water in the kitchen sink (while sitting in the bumbo seat) You grab anything and everything that you can get your hands on!
24th- You started dunking your face in the bathtub and drinking the bath water! Yuck!
25th- You started crawling with your knees off the floor. I don't think you like your knees touching the floor!

March
1st- You started having weird symptoms that resembled seizures.
2nd- You were admitted to Children's Hospital in Tulsa.
4th- We got to come home with no bad news of your health. Thank God!
6th- You stood up for 15 seconds by yourself! You also started opening and closing your fingers when waving.

March didn't start out all that well. Things are looking up now! You are so much better and back to your sweet, happy self! Mommy loves you so much. I hope that one day you appreciate these posts. I enjoy writing them and reflecting on the last month and all that you are learning! Love you to infinity...

Mommy

The last picture on the scale was at your 9 month check up. You were 20 pounds 3 ounces and you were 28 3/4 inches long. Weight was 50th percentile. Length was 75th percentile.