9 Months

Dear Patrick,

9 months, already!? I cannot believe you only have one month left in the single digits! My heart is breaking a little. I am so sad that you are growing up so fast, but so proud to see all that you are accomplishing already. This month you started to pick up food and feed yourself on your own, climb up and hang onto objects, clap your hands and walk behind your toys. Such a big boy!

You weigh 18 pounds and 11 ounces, and are around 27 1/2 inches long. You are in 9 month clothes, and some 12 month shirts. You are in size 12 month pajamas and still love you sleep sack at night. Size 3 diapers still fit, but I think we may have to go up a size at night soon. You wear size 2 shoes, and love our soft, stretchy shoes that we got for you - they actually stay on!

You are still nursing (go us!) and have about 24 ounces a day. In the morning you have oatmeal and bananas (which you love!), for lunch and dinner you have a variety of food. You love anything we put in front of you, and even tried grapes this month! You, of course, loved them! You can even pick up pieces of food now, and enjoy Gerber puffs. You can't get enough!

You are still waking 2 or 3 nights a night, but now if you get up before 1, I pick you up and rock you back to sleep instead of feeding you. I hope you start to sleep a little better soon. You are such a happy little boy despite the lack of sleep. Everyone comments about how happy you are and what big, beautiful brown eyes you have. We are truly blessed.

You have some new favorite toys thanks to Christmas. You especially love your walker and play table. I have a feeling you will be walking sooner than we think. Bath time is still fun, and you love splashing and yelling! You have stated to mimic what we say more, and have said Momma a few times. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is your absolute favorite and you laugh and squeal every time Mickey comes on TV. Disney is going to be so much fun for you, and I can't wait!

Patrick, you have made us so happy. Seeing your smiling face simply melts our hearts, and we can't imagine our lives without you. You have accomplished so much in your short little life, and I can't wait to see what you do next. We love you so much little man.

Love,
Mommy