NINE

Oliver, Oliver, Oliver. I really can't believe that you are nine months old today. How our world has changed since you have arrived. Truly. These past nine months have been crazy, hectic, fun, interesting & challenging. But they have meant the world to me. You are certainly a busy little guy. Currently you have 6 teeth (four on top & two on bottom) and your favorite thing is chasing your sissy around the house. Not that you can do it yourself, yet, but you get the biggest smile on your face when we carry you around the house while running behind Audrey. Your laugh is infectious and brings a smile to every one's faces. To date you have had two hair cuts. People are enthralled by your hair. One woman even asked me if it was real! You are quite proficient at commando crawling, but have yet to get up on both of your knees. That doesn't slow you down though, you are quick! Right now your new discovery is pulling yourself to a standing position. You have learned that you can do that on anything. Which is making Mommy realize that the house is not as baby proofed as I may have thought it was... arg. Patty Cake is your favorite song, especially when someone claps your hands along with the rhythm. You eat like a champ, yet green veggies still emit a funny little yucky face from you. What a good little boy you are Oliver. My sweet precious child... Mommy loves you.