Avery 9 months

Taken February 12, 2016

As of today Avery is 9 1/2 months, but close enough ;).

She's crawling like a pro now, chasing Cora around the house and sneaking out of the giant playpen setup we have downstairs.  Everything and anything finds it's way into her mouth and she's always so proud of her treasures.  She's pulling herself to standing on just about anything that will support her weight (including Daddy's leg hairs) and loves walking around assisted.  I hope she takes her time on the full blown walking though, we have our hands full as is! =)

Avery is still very much a mamma's girl and won't let anyone near her without wailing for help.  Don't worry, she doesn't discriminate ;).

Her favorite and only word is "dada".  While she doesn't know what it means yet, it's the cutest thing to hear her say it.  If she's not babbling "dadadadadada", she's having an "ahhhhhhh" contest with Cora.  Imagine two very loud little people taking turns shouting "ahhhhhhhhh" as loudly as possible...and then laughing hysterically.  If it weren't so darn cute it would drive me bananas =).

Avery's not the same awesome eater Cora was.  At her 9 month check she had only gained 6oz from her 6 month check.  We're stuffing her the best that we can.  She's finally taken to the formula after her nursing sessions with me and is eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  She's starting to get very picky about her veggies though and I can't predict from one day to the next what she'll eat and what she'll gag on.  Today she was quite the fan of bananas mixed with chicken in a blender.  We shall see what tomorrow brings!