Sam at 9 months. Is there anything better than a 9 month old?
– His little personality is shining through so much. He loves to be thrown into the air and is ticklish on the bottoms of his feet, thighs, stomach and underarms.
– He talks nonstop. Lots of “dadadada” all day long.
– He just started clearly saying “mama”! But mostly, he says “njah njah” which means both “mama” and also “milk”- we are one in the same, after all. ;)
– He has mastered pushing himself up into a sitting position, and loves to show off that he can do it. He also really likes standing holding onto something.
– He still loves scratching all surfaces, especially the couch and the ottoman.
– He has a lot of awesome toys, but prefers an empty box. Go figure. His favorite toy toy right now, though, is a fire station from his great aunt.
– Strangers are always coming up to us and saying hi to Sam, and each time he gets so shy! He’ll turn his face from them and bury it a little in my shoulder, then look back at them and grin. It is the cutest! Our little shy boy.
– We are experiencing the 9 month sleep regression now, and it has been ROUGH. He went from sleeping through the night (9pm-9am!) to waking again about every 3 hours. And the only way to get him back to sleep is to nurse him. Honestly, it’s been hard, but I also really do cherish those quiet still wee hours of just him and me. He’ll be nursing, with one eye zoned in on me, and then he’ll quickly pop off and just grin right up at me. How can I not melt in that moment?! It’s the best. The best best best.
– He is such a happy baby. He’s sweet natured and so lovable.
– He had his 9 month check up last week and he is perfectly healthy, but is a very small baby. His doctor was a little concerned with the fact that he hasn’t gained any weight since his 6 month appointment, so our homework is to get more calories in him! Which has been our biggest challenge, because he is just NOT very interested in eating anything but breastmilk. So that’s our goal right now: Fattening up our sweet little shrimp baby. :)
Happy 9 months, sweet Sam Sam. Now let’s get some more rolls on those thighs.
xo
What a little cutie! Enjoy that that lil peanut :)
Thanks girl! And oh, we so are! :)
xo
My son is 8 months old and he’s tiny, too. It’s so hard not to worry with so much focus on weight gain during the first year. It’s nice to see other little guys out there :)
Aww isn’t it so hard?! You just want your baby to be healthy and perfect, and then to have to worry about him getting enough calories- it can be very stressful! You’re right, it’s definitely nice to see other little guys and know they’re perfect just how they are! :)
xo
I never EVER want him to outgrow onesies! TOO.STINKING.CUTE.
Also – I need you to do a home tour! We are in the house hunting process right now and I love the little glimpses I’ve seen of how you decorate yall’s space! Have you ever done one before?
RIGHT?! Onesies are my faaaavorite! And seriously I love that idea! I will absolutely work on getting a home tour up on here soon!! :)
xo
I like the idea of a home tour too!!
He is so cute!
Aw thanks Claire! :)
xo
He is so adorable!!! :) That smile is contagious!
<3 Ash
Thanks Ashley! He makes me smile constantly :)
xo
He is so presh! Beau loves non-toys too! It’s so funny. And our little man has always struggled with weight gain, especially now that he is more active. Don’t stress too much as long as he is meeting all his milestones! Some babies are just small!
Thanks for your supportive words, Jessica!! :) I’m trying not to stress! It’s so hard, though. But I know stress is not good for anyone involved!! And isn’t it so funny that babies literally prefer not-toys to toys! Like the water bottles! Hilarious.
xo
He will always prefer an empty box! haha, Sienna still does at 2 years old! xx
Oh my goodness his little laugh! He is so cute :)
He’s just the cutest little guy. And there is nothing wrong with adding some precious rolls to a baby. In fact, I’m the biggest advocate for that. :)
Too cute!
I love reading your Sam at __ Months posts because my little man is about 3 months younger and it gives me a glimpse of what’s to come :)