9 months already!

Kershaw training: squirting down and winding up your hose! Great Grandpa John is so proud :)
Great Grandpa John's idea of a great way to keep Baby John in one place while playing.

9 months old, standing up everywhere.

Such a big boy!

John turned 9 months old this weekend. Not sure how heavy or long he is because we don't see the doctor again until 12 months but we know he is BIG. He is growing so fast and learning new things every week. He is getting another tooth (one for every month of life!) and pulls up to stand on any surface he can find...even straight up on a wall. He just started walking sideways on furniture last week and tries so hard to move from couch to couch and standing toy to standing toy but is not quite there yet. I have seen him stand alone for a second or two 3 times this month so I know standing is coming soon. And then walking!!! He is so fast and curious...I am in big trouble once he's on two feet. I am of course still loving being home and not having to leave for work each day. We get to run errands together in the mornings and always have at least one visitor a day. John is extremely social and will play and interact with anyone still which is a relief for me because I can take time to do chores or just relax when someone comes over to play with John. His favorite toy is an old set of bongo drums that he bangs the heck out of and dances to his beat. It is so cute and I can't wait to catch it on video to show everyone.