Today is my 3/4-versary

Today I am nine months old. It's been 39 weeks exactly since my Birth day. That means I have been in the outside world longer than I was in the inside world. I am over twice the size I was then. Well, at least my tummy is twice the size. I have a lot more hair (OK, not really a lot, but at least twice as much, which means I am pretty much still bald). I have 100% more teeth. I can sleep for a 12 hour stretch. I can smile, and laugh, and pull my dog's ear. I can play the drums, and sing songs with my dad. I can roll over enough times to move across the room to the fireplace - my new favorite toy. I can clap. I can turn on the light. I can turn it off, too. I can say DA DA and Tickle, even though I don't know what those words mean. I can ride in the stroller, in a swing, and on my dad's shoulders. I can give hugs. And, I make my mommy and daddy happy. Very happy.

It's been a busy 9 months!

My Dad Has Spots

Daddy's arms have weird brown dots on them. I keep trying to pick them off, but they are still there. He says someone flicked a paint brush on him before he was born. I don't know what that means, but I think maybe he should take a bath with my rubber ducky. I like baths.

My New Doctor

This week I saw a new allergist. He was really nice. He talked to mommy and daddy for a long time, like they were going to become best friends or something. They were talking all about me while I drank my bottle and then played quietly. Then, the doctor asked if mommt and daddy were going to plan on having another baby. Before anyone could answer, I took a deep breath ans said, "AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH". I said it very loud and for a long time. A very long time. The doctor said, "Well, I guess you don't want any siblings." Phew, I am glad everyone understood!

The doctor put a toy on his neck and then put it on my chest. I tried to grab it from him, but he wouldn't let me. Then, he looked in my ears, and that was ok. But then, he tried to look in my mouth. I am sure he was going to try to steal my tooth, so I clamped my mouth shut, and shook my head. Mommy tried to steal my tooth once too. I bit her to stop her. But I didn't think it would be nice to bite the doctor.

Anyway, the doctor said I am allergic to soy in addition to milk. So, I can't eat these things for a long time. But I did get to try apples this weekend. I am not sure if I like them yet.

Swings!

Today was one of the best days of my life. It finally stopped raining, and Mommy and Daddy took me to the park. Daddy pushed me on the swings. I LOVE the swings. I could swing all day! Mommy and Daddy like the swings too. I also went on the slide. But I like the swings best of all. On the way home, Daddy let me ride on his shoulders. Then, before bed we all danced around the living room to Guster, my favorite band. It was the best!!!!

My First Tooth

Today I got my first tooth. It hurt when it was growing in, but I was brave. I still slept well, and I didn't fuss too much. I am such a big girl!

The laws of physics

Can someone help me figure this out?

Sometimes, I see a toy, and I really want it. So, I hold myself up on my arms and look at whatever it is I want. I rock back and forth. I concentrate really hard, push, and Boom...I move. But instead of getting closer to the toy, I am further away. I try again. Further still. Why? Why can't I move forward? It's especially frustrating on the wood floors, since I end up sliding faster and further.