9 months!

Woohoo! We've hit the 9 month mark! I absolutely love this little girl. She brightens my world every day and I am incredibly thankful that I'm able to stay home with her and witness each new milestone firsthand. Emma, you are blossoming more and more each day!

• You are 19.8 lbs and 27 1/2 inches long.
• You are still wearing size 3 diapers but they're starting to get tight around your roly-poly thighs. :-)
• You are wearing mostly 6-9 month clothing and some 12 month.
• You still have beautiful blue eyes, long eyelashes, and blond hair.
• You are CRAWLING! Yay!! Last week, you just turned yourself around and took off! You've gotten pretty quick in just a week. You love cords, especially computer cords and the sliding glass doors of the entertainment center. I find myself chasing after you more and more every day!
• You're getting better at pulling yourself up. If you've got a good grip on something, you're up in a few seconds.
• I bought a used walker for a mere $15 and you LOVE it! Every time I sit you in it, you get the biggest smile on your face. It is hilarious to watch you run it around downstairs.
• We lowered your crib mattress to the lowest level since you're pulling up now.
• You're not napping well since you started crawling. You immediately get onto all fours when I try to lay you down. Today, you were up for 8 1/2 hours straight without a nap. :-( It's exhausting...for both of us. I'm hoping this is a short phase and you'll go back to being the wonderful napper you really are!
• You have 3 teeth, two bottom and one upper. You cut your upper right on Saturday! The top teeth are much worse than the bottom were. You were incredibly clingy and fussy for about a week before the top tooth cut through. I wish I could take your pain away.
• You are in love with all dogs. You smile and giggle like crazy whenever you see one. :-) It's adorable!
• You are all done breastfeeding and take about 24 oz of formula per day.
• You eat two meals per day and a few snacks. I'll be introducing a third meal in the next few days. I can tell your appetite is increasing!
• You're getting better with finger foods. You LOVE puffs and cheese. You've got the pincer grasp down pat.
• Diaper and clothing changes are a big wrestling match! The second I undo your diaper, you flip over and try to crawl away. It'd be really great if you could just lay still for a minute. :-) 
• I love, love, love you!!