Size
Weight: 18 lbs. (48%)
Height: 26.25 inches (15%)
He wears size 3 diapers and 9 month clothes.
Gross motor skills
Braylen is a sturdy sitter. He has tumbled very few times. While I want him to sit still for many more months, he has a different agenda. He becomes very frustrated on his belly because he wants to move. He flails his arms and legs as well as a little up on his knees action, but no sign of crawling. He does more crunches than anyone in this house trying to go from back to sitting. He is also diving forward (and losing his last meal in the process...) to get to his belly. We passed on the snap n go stroller (holds his car seat) and have replaced it with an umbrella stroller. A sitting child makes a big difference!
Fine Motor skills
There has been lots of raking, grabbing, and reaching at/for toys this month. He is a fierce hair puller. He picks up his sippy cup and puts it in his mouth. He has great hand eye coordination. He is intrigued by bottoms and toys that make sounds.
Food
Parents that have good eaters don't know how lucky they are. Every meal that Braylen eats without a fight (which has been just about every one) is such a relief to me. Feeding Evie was so challenging and frustrating. I am counting my blessing for a good eater. Favorite foods include sweet potatoes, broccoli, and apples. He has tried many fruits and vegetables. I will introduce some protein this month. He consumes milk 5-6 times a day. He eats his 3 meals with us at the table.
Personality/language
Braylen is easy going. He doesn't fuss when held by a new person. He lights up when he sees his sister or the dog. He is the most vocal when he is in his high chair. He knows that means it is time to eat and he wants food immediately. He likes to snuggle into your neck and wiggle up our torso. After our beach vacation, Braylen started talking to us. Dadadadadadada comes out of that gummy mouth. He is so darn cute.
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