Witt at 9 months

Witt had his 9 month appointment today and as his dr. phrased it, " he's growing beautifully". She even invited him to swim in her pool this summer. Who's afraid of a baby Ruth, I mean baby Witt in their pool? :)

Witt weighs 23 lbs, 10 oz (90th %tile)

He is 30 1/2 inches long ( 95th %tile). Basically he's grown an inch per month since birth. WOW!

His head size is in the 90th %tile. This makes us feel much better because it was in the 50%/75% at birth, which I've always joked about that being the reason his unmedicated delivery was a relative piece o' cake!

Witt smiles a lot and he loves to laugh. When we are out he waves and smiles at almost everyone. I've explained to him that if we lived in the South people would return the friendly gestures. Man, it's tough being a baby in New England. :)
Witt loves to feed himself and his dr. gave us the okay to feed him everything we eat including spicy foods ("Dude I'm gonna be in here all night!", Any Along Came Polly fans out there?) with the exception of shellfish and nuts. His culinary repertoire is expanding quickly and I hope he always embraces every opportunity to try new and different foods.

[Bubble] goatee and sideburns just like my dad.

" I just felt like ru-nning!"

Yesterday Witt took 4-5 unassisted steps. It was really cool. We kept practicing with him going back and forth between us. When he went down for his nap all could think about was having him practice a little more once he got up. I became totally FIXATED on it. Poor little man. Well, I think it came back to bite me on the bottom because he didn't sleep oh so well last night and Paul thinks it's because he had sore muscles. I'm not sure about that, needless to say we didn't practice much with him tonight. This family is much happier when all members are sleeping well!

"Mom, I'm no fruity pie!"

I love these ornament pj's on him, however feminine. I bought them online after Christmas for @ $5.00 and they barely fit. Here's the deal, it seems I either buy things that are only going to fit him for two weeks because the item is on clearance and it's the only size left. Or, I buy it WAY too big with the rationale that I will roll it up until it/they fit(s) to provide a bit of longevity. Consequently the poor kid is either wearing something way too small or way too big much longer than it actually appropriately fits him. Hopefully the next child we have will have some great "pass alongs" that fit properly!

I love this picture. I found these soft sunglasses that Velcro in the back. He will actually wear them without protestation. They are helpful on walks. Contrary to popular belief the sun does shine here on occasion, so they are practical. When we take walks, Witt typically responds in the manner of a lizard being held upside down; really mellow. It almost appears he is just sleeping with his eyes open. It is really funny, unless he gets too cold. Then he just cries.

Witt's buddy Gavin came over to play today. Gavin is ten months older than Witt and they weigh exactly the same amount. Gavin was so sweet with him. He kept feeding him pieces of his chocolate donut, (may be the reason they weigh the same, no?) and when we went to the playground Gavin waved to Witt the entire time we were pushing him in the swing. I think they will be great buddies one day.

He also gave Witt this fun pair of sneaks that he outgrew. I wish they fit me.