So now
that we are past your 9 month marker I am just combining these two
posts. Between stomach flu and cold viruses, our family has been slammed
with sickness for the past few months. 2016 has been rough but that is
the way life goes sometimes. Hopefully with spring here (sorta) that
will calm down a bit. What can I say about you... you are so good-natured, even when you are sick you just get slightly more fussy and
want a little more attention then normal. Your sleep isn't as good
either but that isn't your fault. : ( 
In your 8th
month you cut your first top tooth. (you now have both top front teeth) You have started crawling. It started somewhere between a normal hands and knees crawl and a bear crawl (one
leg specifically) and now is a pretty typical crawl. It made it quite easy for you to move into a
sitting position and you still use it for short distances. You have started pulling up and cruising along the
furniture. The time has come for me to baby proof... which is way more difficult with a corner/room full of toys that are not recommended for
you but that your brother kinda likes so we can't just get rid of...
Vacuuming and sweeping have become my top priorities when doing
chores... between you starting on finger foods and crawling, you are
taste testing anything you can get your little pincher fingers on. You
really dislike having things taken away from you, which happens often,
(see above sentences about baby-proofing and taste testing). You swing
your arms around and make little whining sounds. You have also started
to dramatically throw your head back... I am pretty sure your temper
tantrums are going to be spectacular. : ) 
Just recently he asked if he could hold you on a pillow in his lap (like he did when you were a newborn) It was so cute (and funny) since you are not so little anymore...
Which, by the way, you have been at
the top (or off) the charts at your last 2 doctor's appointments. You
current 9 month weight is 26lbs and your height rests at 29.5". You are very healthy and active and pretty darn cute if I do say so myself. 
You
have started watching baby signing time, at least a few times per week
and I am pretty sure you are signing some things... I am just not sure
what yet. Mom, grandma, frog, and water all involve hand motions around
the chin. Your dexterity to distinguish between those isn't really
there yet soooo... I am usually just guessing. You did sign grandpa at
least once when Papa came onto the screen during a Skype session and you
sign "all done". You have recently found your screech owl voice or
your horror film scream. It is so loud and you have taken to doing it
in public places. (sorry folks!)
You have been enjoying bath time and we had a bunch of fun trying to grab the soap the other night, You thought it was just hilarious that the soap popped out of my hand when you would try to squeeze your hand shut. Lots of belly laughs... 
Your favorite toy is a plastic hammer. You love that thing and it will typically calm you down if you are fussy. "If I had a hammer..." Close seconds are a plastic bat, bowling pin, and a magnifying glass (which you like to put up to your face and peer through...so cute!)
You are quick to laugh when you hear others laughing and you really like to be in the mix when there is something going on in the house. Dada wrestling with big brother... you want to be right there too climbing up on them both. You have recently started crawling down the hallway on your own and you let out little squeals of excitement at trying to get to someone. You are very close to walking... you can stand steadily on your own and bend down to pick things up or to sit down. You are thinking of taking the step but so far you are just getting a really cute smile on your face and falling into my arms. 
No rush, sweet baby girl... you'll have lots of time to walk, let me hold you longer.
I love you so.
Love,
Mama
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