Month 10

We are finally catching up over here on the monthly Jude updates. I'm happy to report that it's been another great month of having the happiest baby alive. I just wish his parent's were the most rested people alive. HA! Stats: 18 pounds 13 oz. I still keep forgetting to have a height measurement done. Bad mom. We celebrated our first holiday season as a family of four, and you loved all of it! Plenty of family to hug and dote on you, lots of tissue paper to eat, and plenty of skipped naps so we could squeeze every last minute out of the holidays. We did manage to survive our first whole family stomach bug, and you caught it twice but handled it the best! You got to see snow, play hooky a few days when you weren't actually sick, and witness UK's annual defeat in a bowl game. Other big firsts! First BBQ pork rib in Nashville Getting the hang of the pincer grasp Shaking head "no" back and forth Getting close to your first word, although I still count mama from back in August! And I swear you repeated the word "elf' when we were talking about your brother's Elf on the Shelf. It's still up for debate, but it was pretty cute. You're getting plenty of use from the push toy you received from Mimi and Papa George for Christmas, and I know you're going to take off walking any day now. Then we're really in trouble because I still haven't put up the baby gates on the stairs. I used to be more on top of things before you came along! I will take every moment of disorganization in trade for spending my time playing and enjoying all the amazing things that make you Jude. I love you, Bug.

My sweet little wiggle worm, you are too busy for 10 month update photos. I couldn't love you more!

Months 8 and Nine!

Month 8 Stats: 18 pounds 3 oz Still short :) You are into aaaaallllll the things these days, moving around and trying to get that chubby belly off the floor to really get crawling. Sleep is not great these days, but you're still a fantastic eater! Even though you hate to nap or sleep for long stints, you are the sweetest, happiest little guy I know! We started out the month strong with lots of fall pictures and costumes! Not to mention a few trips to Keeneland and another trip to the beach! This time to Naples with Grandma, Uncle Will, Popi and Ger-Ger, and mom and dad! You were quite enamored with the sand, but did not care for sticking your toes in the ocean.  Other momentous events:  Crawling for real by the end of the month! All the time, everywhere, and QUICKLY! You got called a pretty girl by an old lady at Keeneland. Twice. Maybe I need to chill with all the smocking and bubbles. NAH! First family Halloween was a hit with our circus theme! Everyone loved your wagon, and I finally got some validation for the ridiculous amount of time I spent on putting it together. You aren't a fan of eggs. Which I'm guessing isn't a bad thing, because I later found out that babies aren't supposed to have egg whites yet. Oops.

Month Nine:

Stats:

I don't know, I'm terrible at this. You weigh a lot when you're in your car seat? And you're still short!

Here's what I do know, kiddo. You are one heck of a hoot and spend most of the day giggling, squealing, and generally loving life. Everyday is more and more fun because we get to see more of your fantastic little personality come out. You truly are the happiest baby I know.

This past month you started doing so many things that I can hardly count them all! Standing on your own, even if for a few seconds, is such a riot to watch! You get so excited that you clap your hands and then fall down on your chubby little tushy! Did I mention that you were clapping? That's been really cute to watch. You are just so dang happy!

Bug, you make every day more and more exciting, even if you hate to sleep. I still don't see how you have such a sunny disposition while only napping for an hour at a time (at most) and waking up a few times a night still. Must be all that finger food and bottles keeping you satisfied! Either way, you will always be the best thing I've ever done. Love you.