9 Month Annibirthery (and post #100!)

On Thanksgiving Russell turned 9 months old.

He is crawling. Under things. Over things. Around things. Between things. Which ever way is the most difficult and the chances of getting stuck are higher. I am loving it. It is so fun to watch him and see how he is observing things and trying to figure them out.

Tonight he decided to tackle stairs - going up - while I was near. He did really well. We then, as a team, practiced going down the stairs safely.

Russell has started saying "mama", although only when he is under duress. I'll take what I can get. He is also working on the sign for "more". It's promising.

We took these photos when we got home from Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone was a little stuffed and a little tired. Made for a chuckle of a photo shoot.

Mae SO wanted in on the picture. It took everything she had to stay to one side. Kind of. 

But mom! My sister is right there. I want to get her!

Etta wanted in on the action in a more grown up way.

Smile!

They have SO much fun together. (Most of the time.)

Lost cause at this point.

Etta at nine months.

Mae at nine months.

So Russell seems to be more "advanced" in the gross motor skills department than either girl was. He can go into sitting position, crawl AND pull himself up. All with no problem or hesitation. Is that a boy thing or a third child thing? Maybe a bit of both. He has more hair than both girls - combined. Probably more hair than Etta had a one! The more kids we get the more fun the photo sessions are. Never a dull moment and we are loving every moment of it!

*Edited to add*:
Weight - 17 lbs., 12 oz. = 23%
Height - 27.5" = 9%
Head circumference - 45 cm. = 40%