9 months and independant....

Oh how time really does fly by. Genevieve is now 9 months old (give or take a few days).
She has done so much in her little life.

She acts like she is such a big girl - and oh don't you dare "confine" me -- I want to be free. I am an independent lady she says.

She is doing really well.

We went to the Dr. this morning for her 9 month check up - and one shot.
She weighs 17 lbs
Is 26 3/4 " long
Her head is over 17"

While she appears to be long and skinny - she is hiding her "fat" on her little thighs. They are huge. People are always commenting on how she doesn't appear to miss a meal.

Genevieve can:

Sit up all by herself
Undress herself (yes she has figured out how to remove her shirts)
CRAWL -- supper fast and don't you stop me either (she says).
SCREAM very loudly
Sleep through the night
Pick up the tinest piece of dirt on the ground (why did I buy an expensive -- vacuum?)
Can make the basement look like a tornando came through it.
Make you play pick me up/put me down about 100 times and laugh each time you comply.
Eat "big" people food (chicken, watermelon, avacado).
Say momma, and "hi"
Shake my head no - and bobble up and down (how funny).


Oh I am sure there is much more but I am not going to list them all.

Genevieve is still nursing - she hasn't figured out how the sippy cup works yet, though.

She loves to Dance with her daddy just before bed time. It is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. She just takes his hand (she tries to lead) and daddy spins her around the floor. It is so precious. I love to watch S. with her -- they are great. She laughs at the sillest things (and I just smile).

As for the dog and the baby.. Well we are now becoming friends. She tries to crawl to her and the dog just sits there, but when G tries to pull Nikita's hair she leaves. G - has discovered the dog bowls (water and food) - oh she likes to tip them over. The dog just comes a running thinking your going to take her food away.
Don't worry - we watch them both very well - to make sure the doggie doesn't get jealous that the baby is taking her food.
Nikita never has been jealous but we will not try it now, either.

Ok baby nap is over.

Happy 9 months Miss Genevieve, you have changed our lives for the BETTER!! WE both love you sweet heart.