The Whitlock's: So Big.

Now, in month 9, Josie has changed dramatically. People always told us that they change the most within the first 3 months, but I think since months 6-9, she has made her most changes. She can crawl, she can stand, she can cruise along a table, she can eat finger foods, she is more now than ever before a little adult. You can see her facial features and what they could look like years down the road. You can chase her down the hallway, instead of holding her on your side. You can definitely tell her personality.

She overall is one HAPPY baby. She hardly ever cries and is pretty laid back. She loves to explore the refrigerator, dishwasher, and of course anything Roxie has. Josie has a fondness to her toys, but loves change. Mix it up each day and keep the toy revolution going. Switch them out and make it interesting. She is an outside baby. Josie loves to have the wind in her face and watch the birds fly up ahead.

At the most recent doctor visit, Josie weighs a bit over 20.5 pounds (75%) and is perfectly 50% in height. The doctor was really proud of her physical developments. She told us that she will probably be walking before the next time we come. She said that about her crawling and a whole month earlier it happened. One thing the doctor stressed was to brush her teeth, but this baby has the jaws of steel. It is so hard to open her mouth, so I let her win that battle. But no more, mommy is coming to clean those teeth!!! (hopefully I won't get bit!)

I can't wait until school's out to spend more time with her. Almost there now, but I have to wait a bit longer. Already for this summer, we are booking up. Dave and I are planning a mommy and daddy week in New Orleans. Josie and I are already in a playgroup and swimming lessons with my friends and their little ones. I plan to catch up with her scrapbooks and reorganize the basement. I am also moving to 2nd grade next year, so I have to also start planning.