10 Months and climbing

Tiger figured out how to climb the first two steps a couple of weeks ago. Being the unfair and overprotective parents that we are, we didn't let him have a lot of practice. Well, this weekend, as I was assisting another child, who was using every stall tactic in his arsenal, I left Tiger downstairs too long. Anxiously, I went to check on him, and there he was at the top of the stairs, delighted at his accomplishment. We tried to put up the baby gate last night. Little Miss 2 wailed, sure she was being cut off from all civilization. Took the gate down. No, Little Miss did not want to go upstairs. She just wanted to know she could. Tiger can zip up the stairs pretty quickly, but was not happy with me when I tried to teach him how to climb down. Mom, you are taking me in the wrong direction! Meanwhile he is outgrowing His 12 month size clothes, and fits 18 months just fine. Today he had his first experience with eating cheese. He continues to pull himself up on everything and everyone. He walks along while holding on to things, like couches and tables. He can get into and sit down at the little tikes picnic table, but can't get up and out again. His siblings are still getting used to the fact that he can grab stuff, like their food or toys, from off the table. He is sick this week, had a fever on Thursday, but he is still my cheerful baby.

9 months and growing strong

Tiger is 9 months old, pulling himself up on things. He stood up yesterday and held it for a couple of seconds, looking at me to see my reaction. I clapped, and he grinned. I took him in for his check-up today. Here are his stats.

Weight: 23 lbs 7 oz  95%
Height: 30 inches  98%
Head: 18.5 inches  95%

My cheerful baby, who only likes to eat things he can pick up himself, seems to be growing strong. I do hope we will get past the return of eating every 2-3 hours at night stage, so I can get some sleep. He has shown a preference for blueberry flavored food. Blueberry yogurt was the first spoon fed food he willingly opened his mouth for. Blueberry puffs were also a big hit. I wonder if blueberry birthday cake would be possible? Hmmm, I will ponder that.

My two front teeth

Little Miss 2 had her surgery last Wednesday. The ENT said the adenoids looked worse than he had expected. This gave me comfort, that I had made the right choice to pursue and agree to her surgery. She has stopped the frustration tantrums that we felt were caused by her inability to hear and communicate. Now we are back to the normal, "I want candy, not my dinner" kind of tantrums.

Meanwhile, Bear lost his 2nd top tooth, his last front tooth, this morning over breakfast. He lost the other one during Primary last week. Now he has a big gap, and he is learning how to eat apples with the side of his mouth.