Nine Months, More Steps, and No Naps

We can't believe that Joel is already nine months. We went to the doctor yesterday for his check-up. He actually lost ten ounces since his sick visit a few weeks again. He's also become more mobile and has started feeding himself lately, which probably has something to do with his weight loss. Joel weighed 22 pounds and 3 ounces (76th percentile). He was about 29 inches long (76th percentile), and his head circumference was about 18.25 inches (80-something(th) percentile). These are the lowest percentiles we've seen so far!

Joely celebrated his nine-month birthday by taking ten steps last night (with pauses to straighten up between steps). He's also been celebrating by skipping naps these past few weeks. I've taken lots of suggestions and nothing is seeming to help. Hopefully, it's just a stage. Is anyone else in the same boat right now?

Roseola, First Steps, and Another Tooth

Since I last wrote, we went to the doctor for a rash. It turns out that Joel had Roseola. The rash is almost all the way gone today. After taking him to Urgent Care (because it was Labor Day), he came home and took his first few steps. Four steps is his maximum for now. I think it will be awhile before he starts really walking. He is still pretty timid and only does it when he is beside something he can grab if he starts to fall. The next day, he cut another top tooth. This makes four on the top and two on the bottom. You'd think he'd learn how to chew with those chompers, but he still prefers baby food.

Five Little Toofies and Standing

I was able to snap a picture of Joel with all five teeth last week. I also got one of him standing, which has been one of his newer developments. This week, he got his first virus and fever. We were shut in for a few days, but I am thankful that it took him this long to get sick. Since he was sick, we spent lots of time reading board books. He picked up on how to turn the pages ... well, if the pages are separated a little. Here are some new pictures of his latest developments.