Harrison- Week 40

Harry was so content to crawl everywhere, and really didn't feel like standing and walking, even holding our hands. So, when I saw a walker at a Once Upon a Child, I bought it. I thought he would probably like the mobility, but had NO idea how much he would really like it. We have rolled up the rug in our dining room indefinitely, and he has begun to reject his excersaucer in lust for his walker! As with all things in our house, it has been renamed the Tot-Rod (by dad, of course). Both Bryan and I love that when he backs the Tot-Rod up, he hangs his elbow over the back like he is taking a tractor in reverse...so cute!!

We are finally healthy again!! Although, we are not quite up to eating as much as before. We got a clean bill of health at the doctor, and had his actual 9-month appointment. His stats were:

23.9 lbs.
29 inches tall

I found it interesting that he had only gained a pound since his 6 month appointment. I am not sure if I even put his stats up from that appointment, but now you know! I think it is a combo of new foods, more activity and being sick!

This week Harrison has started to test out standing on his own. He will not do it when he 'knows' that he is doing it, but when he wants something, you can get him to just stand there without holding onto anything to try and get at it. Once he realizes that he is balancing, it is like he has shown you some big secret and he slowly lowers himself to the ground and kinda gives you a look like, "you tricked me!" As always, he continues to get into a lot of things that he is not supposed to, but we enjoy the baby proof as you go mentality, or we would live in a padded, empty, room!




Playing in his room.

Picking out his next meal...YUM!


Little piggies :)



The Tot-Rod



Trying Cheerio-dusted bananas for the first time.