Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Parker is 9 Months Old!






Parker's current stats:
Weight: 17.9 lbs. (25%)
Height: 28.5 in. (75%)
Head: 44.5 cm (25%)

Newly acquired Skills:
waving
kissing
pulling himself into a standing position
standing for extended periods of time
can steady himself and sometimes regain balance when he starts to fall
walking 2-5 steps while holding on to something
can say da-dee and ma-ma, ma-ma and possibly hi
has bopped the dogs in the nose a few times when they lick him in the face 

Two steps forward, one step back: Parker is suddenly refusing to eat solids, I think it is because I tried to slip in a bit of texture on two occasions, and now he won't even open his mouth when we offer a spoon. We are trying a few things to get him to eat and we have managed to get him to take a few bites, but progress is very slow. I'm hoping he gets over this fear of food soon so we can get some more meat on his bones!

4 comments:

  1. Sooo cute! How is the play going?
    Love, Aunt Tammy

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  2. So adorable. Just love that little guy to death. I love the picture of him peaking over the crib ;)

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  3. Happy 9 months Mr. Parker! Make sure you bop your cousin on the nose a few times to ward off future attacks.

    Amy, will he use those mesh teething things if you put a piece of fruit in there? Perhaps that could ease him back in to solids?

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  4. @Tammy: Its been slow going, but every day he lets us feed him a little more. Then tonight he suddenly couldn't get enough. I just hope he keeps it up.

    @Sarah M: I know sometimes I just want to cuddle him all day, but the little bugger won't sit still!

    Sarah C: Tried it this weekend and he only wanted to chew on the handle. Tried it again tonight because he kept wanting more food. He sucked on it for a little bit then played with it and smeared it on Brian's arm.

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