9 MONTH CHECKUP

At his 9 month check up, our little X weighed in at 21 pounds (50%) and was 29 3/4inches long (90%). He was working on some squats for a few days and now can push up to standing without holding anything for support. With hands and feet close together on the floor, he pushes his bum up, stinkbug-style, and then simply raises from the waist. (He won't do it while the video camera is on.) He stands in place for several seconds, making gorilla noises, and we're afraid he's just going to start marching one of these first days. He and Brother have been under the weather. We've got boxes of tissue in strategic spots. And lets not talk about the synchronized dia diapers today.