"Holding you, holds me together..." - Gretchen Wilson

My sweet little Brightyn turned 9 months old today! We are officially 3/4 of the way through the first year. Here are some stats.

Brightyn at 9 months
Weight: 18.6 (50%)
Height: 28 1/2 (90%)

Kinlee at 9 months
Weight: 17.3
Height: 28 1/2

** The weird thing is, at Kinlee's 1 year appt. she was only 18.2 pounds. So Brightyn is bigger now than Kinlee was at a year old. It will be interesting to see if they follow in a a similar pattern. Brightyn may just as well only gain a pound here in the next 3 months.



Some things I want to remember about Brightyn at this age... She is just getting her first tooth. The Dr. looked in there today and said to expect to see it as soon as tomorrow morning :) It is right under the gums (and oh boy the last few weeks she has been one onery mama). Brightyn LOVES her mommy (that would be me:) and loves me to hold her and rock her to sleep. We sit in her rocking chair in her bedroom with her blankee and she gets all excited. Her favorite song, twinkle twinkle little star. She loves to play with my hair, but usually ends up pulling it. We just stare at each other as she drifts off into lala land (where I wish I could go sometimes). I keep telling myself that I am starting bad habit by doing this, BUT I can't resist. Sometimes it is more for my benefit. I just love to hold her close to me and because she lets me do it, I just soak it up.

Things you like:
- Any kind of food we give you. Little Ceasars breadsticks would be your fav.
- waving to everyone and anyone
- your deedee (sissy)
- tickles
- dogs (especially our neighbors dog "gunny")
- going in your car for walks

- jumping

Things you don't like

- Sissy in your face (ALL the time)
- going in the carseat
- being on your stomach
- drinking your bottle!
- bananas, peaches, sweet potatoes
You are such a sweet and happy little lady. We love you!