Dear Rose - Nine Months Old

Dear Rose,
You are now 9 beautiful months old! I cannot believe how quickly these months have flown by. I was looking at photos of you when you were first born, and it is amazing how much you have grown and changed since you first arrived. You had your 9-month check up and are 27 inches long and weigh 18 pounds and 9.5 ounces. You are a little on the short side but have you seen your Mom and Dad? We're all doing our best to reach the items on the top shelves in the cabinets.

This past month has been one big adventure! Your Mama had surgery to remove her gallbladder, which meant that Dad was in charge while Mama recuperated. He did a great job - and Mama is feeling much better. Grandma Jan and Grandpa Dewey came to visit the weekend after Mama's surgery and to help Aunt Sarah move. They were so happy to see you and couldn't believe how big you have gotten!We also took a trip to see Olivia who takes beautiful photos of babies, kids, and families. She did some photos of you when you were about 4 months old and we wanted to get some more photos of you in your first year. The photo below is one that she posted on her photography blog.

We have had some fun and adventures too! Mama took you to the Como Zoo one morning and we had fun looking at all the animals. Well, Mama had fun telling you about all the animals and you had fun looking at all the other babies. You are incredibly interested in other babies - whenever you see them, you laugh and giggle, and try to talk with them.

Aunt Carolyn came for a visit and we had lots of fun with her. While Aunt Carolyn was here we went to the MN Zoo and also to pick apples with Aunt Sarah, Uncle Joe, and Aunt Katie too! You rode in the little red wagon and we picked out some pumpkins.

You are a real person now - with a distinct personality, Rose. You are so much fun now, too. I can make you laugh by doing silly things, like putting a cup on my head! So hilarious! You also have ticklish spots and I love love love the sound you make when you laugh. You are eating lots of different foods now, too and it is so much fun to introduce you to different things. You tried toast, and pears, and lots of other vegetables! Woo-boy! You've gummed up some pasta, and have tried cheese and yogurt too.


Soon, there will be snow on the ground, Rose, and your first Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are right around the corner. Dad and I look forward to the next three months and what they will bring our family. We are so in love with you and continue to look forward to each day with you, your sunny smiles in the morning, and your wiggles in the afternoon!

All my love,
Mama