Dear Scarlett,
You had your 9-month appointment with Dr. Becker yesterday. After getting weighed (18 lbs 12 oz) and measured (28.5 inches), you sat on the exam table and ripped the paper covering to shreds. You then put several of those shreds in your mouth and refused to open it until you had swallowed them. When the doctor came in, I believe my exact words were, "Well, we suck at this." He just laughed.
You got a flu shot and barely noticed, then crawled around on the floor, seeking out all electrical outlets and laughing at the doorstop. "Gets 'em every time," said Dr. Becker. He told us that you will be walking early, before you are a year, and that you will love it. I can't wait to see.
We also found out it is time for more food, more often. So today you had your first official "lunch" of chicken, peas and sweet potatoes. I tried to get you to eat a blueberry afterwards, and you did, but not without "dramatic gagging"--Aunt Lizzie's words.
You learned how to clap your hands this week, and will now crawl down the hall, stopping every so often to clap for yourself. You are also making some animal noises: "hoo hoo" is your version of "woof woof", and you do a great baby monkey impression.
This is all perfect timing for our trip to Chicago next week, where you can show off all your new tricks!
Love,
Mom
