9 Months Old!

Logan turned 9 months old today. He had his 9 month doctor appointment on Tuesday. He weighed 18 lbs, 12 oz, which puts him in the 25^th percentile. He is 28 1/8 inches tall, which puts him in the 50^th percentile. These percentiles have been consistent for months now. The doctor continued to be pleased, and in some areas impressed, with his development.

Eating grass

This was not Logan's only trip to the doctor in the past month. He was diagnosed with ringworm a few weeks ago. The spots were on his legs, which lead us to believe that he contracted it from Rocky. After a trip to the vet, an anti-fungal bath, and a 10 day fungal culture, we now know Rocky was not the source. So we have no idea where that came from. Just days after Logan's ringworm doctor appointment the mercury rose to 100 plus in New England. Along with the arrival of the heat came heat rash on Logan's back. So for a few days he was treated to cool soaks in the tub, ice cubes to suck on through his mesh feeder and was granted permission to not wear any clothes. The heat rash cleared up fast and the ringworm is almost completely gone.

Ice cubes are good

I like being naked

A new tooth appeared in Logan's mouth a little over 3 weeks ago which brings his tooth count to three: two on the on bottom and one on the top.

One of Logan's favorite places to hang out (looking out the sliders) complete with his favorite move - left thumb in the mouth and right hand rubbing his head.  He does this when he is tired, hungry, or to soothe himself.

Logan has recently learned how to give high-fives. He has also learned how to give kisses, but he is very selective about when he will give those out.

About a week ago Logan started to move forward on his belly, in kind of an army crawl fashion. He has become really good at using this method to get to something that he wants immediately.  And just today he for real crawled for the first time, up on all fours without dragging his belly.  However, for now, rolling is still his main form of transportation. Over the past few weeks we had to get the house baby-proofed because he can get anywhere fast with his rolling.

What Logan thinks of being caged in

Rolling down the hallway

His love for books continues to grow and has now extended to newspapers and magazines. Truthfully he just likes to destroy the paper in newspapers and magazines.

Magazine!

In the past month, Logan has reached an age where he fusses when things are taken from him. Take a flip flop, magazine, remote, or power cord from him and you are sure to be told that he is not happy with the situation. With the increased mobility, Logan is hearing the word “no” too many times a day to count. His response? He smiles and sometimes even chuckles.

Getting into trouble

Also in the past month, he has taken to throwing anything off his highchair. This started with the wash cloth used to wipe his face and hands after a meal and the 1^st time he thought it was hilarious. He kept throwing the wash cloth on the ground and would laugh and laugh. And Matt and I would laugh right along with him, encouraging him as I kept putting the wash cloth back on the tray. Now it is no longer a game, but a fact of life. Bowls, spoons, toys are all thrown overboard but without the laughter. However, I still chuckle and encourage the behavior by placing the discarded item back on the tray.

Manhandling the highchair

Being around other babies a couple times a week is great for both of us. It gives both of us social interaction, which is fantastic. I am also able to realize just how unique my boy is. No other babies in our group log-rolls like he does. No other babies make crazy sounds like he does. No other babies turn the pages of board books. No other babies swim on land. No other babies use their feet as a second set of hands. And none of the other babies in our group snuggle as well as my baby boy does. I really love that every week I am able to see what makes Logan different from any other baby.

2 sets of hands

Snuggling with Daddy

Just an update, Logan is back on green veggies.  I took a few days off with the peas and broccoli and he went back to them without a problem.  He is now eating zucchini also.  I continue to hope that I don't have a picky eater.