Hansen Family Homepage: 9 Months Old and Full of DRAMA!

Drama, Drama, Drama! Oh yes, our little man is officially 9 months old and like the title says, FULL of DRAMA!

What a crazy, fun and memorable month it has been. Jameson has become a little boy over the last month. Everyone that sees him tells us how he doesn't look like a "baby" anymore, but is starting to look like a little boy... and I would have to agree. His personality is truly beginning to shine and he is quickly learning the strength of his body and vocal chords.

4 Month Statistics:

Weight: 22.7lbs

(I took him to the doctor a week before his 9 month appointment and they said he weighed 23.4lbs, BUT that was wrong... I forgot he had all his clothes on and a diaper)

Height: 28.5 inches

Diaper Size: 4

Clothing Size: Mostly 12 month (some 9 month and a few 18 month)

What's New in Jameson's Life?

Well, like I have mentioned a few times already, DRAMA has been the biggest development this month. Truly I am not kidding! SCREAMING for anything and everything he wants. If Jameson doesn't get what he wants... SCREAM.... If he gets what he wants but doesn't like it... SCREAM... If he wants more to eat... SCREAM! Never ending :-) (and to be perfectly honest, by bed time, mommy is ready for the screaming to end and the peace and quiet to begin!) Although there is a lot of screaming going on in our house, Jameson is still a very happy, healthy and lovable baby.

So yes, Drama is the main development... but what else? Well, Jameson is now rolling EVERYWHERE. He still isn't crawling all the way, but again, SO very close! He is up on all fours, moving himself backwards, rocking back and forth but still doesn't quit have the concept of crawling. Rolling on the other hand... He is making his moves. Rolling across the room (hard floors and all), not afraid to bump his head (hence the previous post) grabbing everything in sight and putting it in his mouth. He has mastered this concept to the "T" so hopefully we will soon be off our belly/back and onto our hands and knees.

We are working hard at eating more and more finger foods. Jameson does not quit have the concept of the thumb yet, but we are getting there. I would have to say this is most frustrating for me. I hate watching him struggle with his food (we all know he LOVES his food) so I give in way too quickly to help him out. It's like the "crying it out" sleeping technique, I need to do this with eating. Otherwise, he is still drinking about 5 bottles a day, eating at least two servings of baby food and we are now slowing incorporating more and more table foods (basically what we are eating for dinner) as much as possible (last night he at some steamed carrots and very tiny pieces of chicken) So, I guess you would say we are making progress, but Jameson would still prefer a bottle over table foods.

Jameson has 6 teeth - 4 top and 2 bottom! He looks so cute when he smiles and you can see his "pearly whites" shine. BUT, he is definitely not afraid to bite (hard) if you put your fingers in his mouth. He is also getting much better at allowing me to brush his teeth. Let me tell you, this is NOT an easy thing to do with an infant, but I guess something is better than nothing.

Sleep... well, overall Jameson has always been very good sleeper. This past month we have had our share of interrupted sleep, but I would have to attribute that to a) teething, b) running a fever and c) a very annoying cold. Here's to getting back to our "normal" hours of sleep at night!

As I said before, Jameson is changing so, so much that it's hard to even remember everything that has happened! We truly cherish every moment with our little man and can't believe we are closing in on the 1 year mark. We love you with all our heart Jameson! You bring such joy to our lives and make each and everyday special.

**The photo shoot captures a very little glimpse of that DRAMA I was talking about! Sorry for all the pictures, but I couldn't decide which ones to post**

9 Month Photo Shoot

Take #1 - Trying to get Jameson to sit still!