Happy 9 months Ely!

As of 11/11/09 Ely is:

19.5 lbs 25-50%
29" 75%
48.5" +97%

In the last couple of days, Ely has gone through a growth spurt. He feels a lot heavier, especially today. I'm going to measure him tomorrow and see if he gained more weight.

Creeping: Expert creeper. Ely is creeping everywhere. It's more like a military crawl.

Crawling: Not yet! He has gone on his knees more.

Pulling: He can pull himself up on me. He likes to hold onto the baby gate and yank on it.

Talking: Ely mimics sounds and tries to "talk" more.

Personality: Still a sweet baby boy!

Ely is a sweet baby. He loves to say "hi" to everyone at daycare and give everyone hugs. He rubs his head on other babies' heads to say "hello". He rests his head on laps too. He loves Mayboobae. He puts his arms around her neck and gives her multiple hugs.

Best Buddy: Cade!

I was able to finally see what others have been telling me about Cade and Ely. When Cade gets dropped off (later than Ely), Cade and Ely have a little talk and laugh together. I was getting ready to leave (the babies couldn't see me) and I saw Cade kiss Ely's head. Cade's mom said that he was sad yesterday and it may have bee because he missed daycare.

Teeth: Six total!

He has two on the bottom and four on the top. Ely still tries to grab my finger and bite it.

Ely is very alert and observant. He likes to watch people and mimic them. He is starting to pick things up faster and faster. Daddy taught him how to throw in minutes and now he loves to throw. He loves balls so he likes being able to throw it. He used to knock balls together but he likes to throw balls too. He still loves to knock toys together the most...that and shaking toys that make sounds.