9 Months Gone Too Quickly

Rylan is 10 1/2 months old now (even though this post is his 9 month blog post) and is crawling and pulling up on everything in sight. It won't be much longer before he is walking. He is such a sweet little boy, and we are overjoyed to have him in our lives. Here are his 9 month stats:

Height: 28 1/4 inches (50%)

Weight: 20 lbs. 7 oz. (55%)

Head: 18 inches (65%)

Rylan loves:

• Playing with his sister until she takes away a toy from him and then he gets really mad (we didn't realize he had a little temper until the first time this happened)
• Loves to walk behind his little turtle or CAT truck (he's itching to walk on his own, but just isn't quite ready)
• Eats so much more than Kaelyn ever did (about 5 times per day for solids, and 3-4 times with nursing); his favorite foods are oatmeal with banana cereal, sweet potatoes with bananas and cinnamon, bananas, mandarin oranges, mashed potatoes, mum mums, yogurt, apple blueberry, and so much more. I'm really enjoying making all of his baby food and wish that I would have made Kaelyn's for her.
• Squints his eyes and makes a funny "gasping-for-air" sound when he laughs
• Loves to snuggle with mommy right before bed time
• Still takes two naps per day (thank goodness because mommy definitely needs the down time)
• Wrestles with our faces when you try to give him too many kisses (it's really funny to watch)
• Waits anxiously and patiently for daddy to get home from work (he just might be a daddy's boy)
• Loves to crawl after balls; he doesn't want to hold the ball, but wants to play chase with it
• He's very patient when Kaelyn wants to put headbands or jewelry on him (he will probably be upset with us for not putting a stop to this when he gets older)
• He's an escape artist when it comes to diaper changing time
• Enjoys playing upstairs in the gameroom where he has plenty of space to crawl and explore

We cannot believe that he is quickly approaching 1 year old! Time really does fly by. Rylan, we love you with all of our hearts and cannot imagine what life would be without you in it. You are one special little boy who is loved by everyone you come in contact with. We know there are big plans in store for you as you continue to grow. The Lord blessed us when he chose us to be your mommy and daddy!

Love,

Mommy, Daddy and Kaelyn