9 month check list

As of Matthew's nine month birthday he is...

clapping
waving
standing (with support)
trying to crawl
walking (with support)
playing
laughing
being the sweetest baby alive!!!

He is eating about 8-12 ounces of baby food (or Ms. Cookie's cookin') for lunch and 12 ounces of baby food at dinner. Here is a list of some of his favorites...
sweet potatoes
carrots
green beans
sweet peas
squash
chicken with sweet potatoes
mangoes
bananas
applesauce
pears
mixed fruit
cereals
apples and blueberries
apples and cherries
pears and raspberries

I have also made the decision to wean him from the breast. With my job and all of the stress I feel that it is better for him to move on. He is taking to the change rather well. I still breastfeed before I give him his bottle so he gets the best of both worlds. The GI doctor told me to try regular whole milk and he seems to respond well to that so I am giving him a couple of 4 ounce bottles a week right now. Dr. Goosby (his pediatrician) would like for him to be on 2% milk instead of whole milk so I am not sure which one to use. Dr. Goosby also suggested we try ice cream.

He doesn't care for the mixed meats and veggies though. I am slowly getting him used to them.

Now for the BIG news. Today...Matthew weighed 15 pounds 11 ounces which is a 26 ounce gain since August 30th!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy that he seems to be gaining and thriving a little better now.

Have a great evening and enjoy the 9 month pictures below. He has a cold and does not feel very well, so they did not turn out very well. Hopefully this weekend I can get some better pictures and post them later.

Three Things that Every Parent Should Teach Their Child

Being a teacher...I've seen it all but these three sum it up for what every parent should be teaching his/her child.

1. Show Respect
2. Make Me Proud
3. Use Your Manners

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The sweetest little BAMA fan in the world!!!

OK...OK...I know that pushing Matthew to root for Alabama could result in the worst possible scenario...him being an AUBURN fan!!!!! (sorry Tia Kay Kay but I honestly can't stand the thought...he he) I had to get his Alabama shirt out today because they were playing the Arkansas Hogs. Kelly over at www.kellyskornerblog.com posts every week about Harper (her little girl) and their obsession of Arkansas. She talked some smack last week about today's game. That fired me up so I had to get my Bama gear out.

We sit down to eat some lunch and get ready for the game and little MW just got so happy and started showing me some personality.

I wish he hadn't moved...this picture would have been great!!!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

See his teeth (yes, the other bottom front tooth is coming in)!!!

Life is good!!

Clap for BAMA!!!

This face is priceless!!! What in the world was he thinking about??

Love IT!!! So sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get those Wildcats!!!

Let's just hope that Alabama can keep up with the wins!!! They have a tough schedule this year.

Roll Tide Roll!!!

All of a sudden...

Matthew is fitting into size 12 month PJs!!! I can't believe it...in fact if I didn't put these little pajama's on him tonight he might not get very much wear out of them. I remember when I got this little outfit. We had just got a package from Tia Kay Kay when we were in the hospital the day or so after I had Matthew. I asked Seth to bring the package to the hospital because I wanted to open the present. When I opened it...I thought...OH MY those PJs are sooooo big. I couldn't imagine that Matthew could have ever fit into them by 12 months especially now that he has so much trouble gaining weight. Well, here is the proof that he is wearing them and they fit him just fine.












Thanks Tia for getting that for us!!!

Glee

OK...I have found my new favorite TV show!!! GLEE....is soooo good. Although our high school didn't have a Glee club I still can relate being in the band. I hope they don't move the show to Tuesday nights because that is the night I teach my college class. Last night we met at Applebee's before my class and this is the picture I took of Matthew when he was sitting in his high chair. I can't believe how old he looks...this picture is almost like seeing into the future.



Hope you have a great evening!!!

More Pictures

I know...Tia Kay Kay...pick yourself up off the floor I am about to post two days in a row with fresh pics of little M!!!!

We went to church today and I think Matthew is having some stomach issues because he seems to be having really loose stools. I don't know if it is the formula because we are primarily on formula now or if it is the little bit of whole milk I am mixing with his cereal at night. He does seem in good spirits though and he is eating A LOT for dinner. Not much at lunch though. We'll see?? Anyway, he was excellent in the nursery today. They said that he just played and played then got very tired and was a little grumpy until I got there to pick him up. He basically fell into my arms which is nice that he wanted to be with me. =)

Anyway, here are some pictures for you to enjoy from when we were getting his PJs on tonight. He loves to stand up and so I though we should get some nice shots of him standing at his dresser.











Also, here is a picture of his first tooth that is still just peeking through...I don't know when that tooth will ever come on in but I am ready!!!

Bath time

Today was a great day!!! We got to stay at home in our PJs until noon and then tonight went to BJs to get some diapers and other baby stuff. Matthew behaved himself very well!!!! When we got home I gave him a bath and he was playing with a new bath toy that Sonny's (our favorite BBQ joint) gave him. I guess they are starting to give away little prizes...like a happy meal. Seth and I joked that the Sonny's people know him better than his own grandparents. We love to eat at Sonny's. Enjoy the pictures!!!











I really don't understand it??? It seems like Matthew rarely smiles for pictures anymore. No matter what I do to try to make him smile he just seems to sit there and look at me like I am crazy. He really is a happy boy...I hope??