The Nine Month Problem

I've come to discover a very strange thing about baby clothes. They come in size 0-3 mo, 3-6mo, 6-9mo, and 12mo. Some stores carry a separate 6mo and 9mo size, and Old Navy has a 6-12mo size, though I'm not sure how it will fit, as that is a lot of growth to fit into one little clothing item.

Anyway, my complaint is that no one seems to carry 9-12mo sized clothing. I've even gone so far as to ask stores why that is, and they all say they don't carry it but can't tell me why. I'm baffled! Now, I do most of Finn's shopping off the clearance rack in sizes larger that he is now, and get great volumes of clothing from Finn's Grandma Lynne who is an amazing garage saler. But I have found a hole in his wardrobe. Finn does still fit into 6-9 month clothing, but will soon have to wear things that are way too big for him because of this issue. I am so aggravated!

I do not understand this strange gap in sizing, and if anyone can explain it to me, please do! Otherwise you will have to forgive my normally polished looking son for his sloppy appearance, because apparently 9 month old babies don't need clothes!!

I know, I know enough blogging and more pictures! I was really sick today (out of nowhere) so I didn't get a chance to upload, and it's currently 1am, so I'm not going to do it now. I promise more pictures soon, and I have some really cute ones for you!

Poopageddon

It's official, Finn takes after his father. Well, I suppose he could take after my father, as well.

He pooped FIVE TIMES today. FIVE. No paltry little poops either, we're talking diapers full of poop FIVE TIMES. It's unbelievable that such a little person could poop so much.

I wonder if he'll be empty for a few days, or if more is on its way tomorrow.

New pics

This is mommy and daddy's new carpet. I got to test it out. It's good.

This is my favorite toy activity center. I stand and play with it all day long.

This is Daddy's treadmill, and it is also one of my favorite toys. As you can see, I am standing quite well with only one hand.

A day at the park

Daddy and Me

Standing Tall

Baby Houdini

How do I get through?

Super Baby

Finn has gotten to be sooooo much fun! I almost hate to put him to sleep because he is so playful and interactive now. He talks and chatters constantly and has started saying mamamamama (finally!). He is also weeks, if not days, from walking. He stands on his own now several times a day, and if you hold his hands, he runs like mad! He really likes it, and it's really cute to see! He's also really into bouncing and jumping. I think his legs are his favorite discovery so far! Check the videos on you tube for some action shots.

I've ordered some new baby gates (thanks Chuck and Mev) to completely baby proof my house-- he likes to climb the glass shelves of the entertainment center and he's ALWAYS climbing it. Once that is done, we have to cut a dowel rod so he can't open the china cabinet, and I think we're set for a while. He likes to play with the booze battles too, so I guess I still have to move those. I suppose it's just his Irish genes coming out already!

His favorite room of the house is the bathroom-- I know, I know, he takes after Tom in so many ways!!! He really likes to pull himself up and jump while holding on to the tub, and likes to turn over the garbage, play with the toilet paper, and destroy daddy's reading materials.

He's so great and I wish all of you from far away could see him! He's gorgeous, and only days away from 9 months old. I really don't understand how he got so old so fast, and it kills me to think he's almost a year old! I need to get planning for his b-day-- I know dates will be sticky that close to Christmas, so I'll put a Save-The-Date out there soon.

Well, that's all for now!

Look Who's Walking.....

Finn has started taking steps while assisted. He will nearly run while you hold his hands, and used a toy to walk all over Chuck and Meva's place on Thursday-- Chuck was kind enough to shoot some video of it that I have posted on you tube. It's so exciting! He should be walking on his own very shortly!!!!!

Look Closely!!!

In these pictures, you can see both teeth!

As always, click on the pictures for a larger image!