1st Haircut

I had my first haircut on Tuesday September 23. Daddy and Mommy took my to Li'l Whipper Snippers. The chair had a strap on it and everything so I wasn't going anywhere! And the lady let me sit and watch Elmo while she cut my hair.

At first I wanted to grab her scissors so she gave me a comb to play with that is like the one Grandpa Ronnie let's me play with. I had fun with that. I wasn't so sure what to think of the razor...it tickled. But I was a big boy throughout it all.

Mommy says I don't look like her baby anymore and that now I officially look like a big boy.

Play Date

I had my first official play date on Saturday September 20th. It was a BBQ at Stephanie and Adam's house. Mommy used to work with Stephanie, Jes and Dana. Jes and Kelvin were there with their three boys - Brandon (6th grade) and Sean (4th grade) who played PS3 in the basement, and Aiden (14 months) who I got to play with. Also Dana and Brent were there with their daughter Autumn (14 months - 4 days older than Aiden). I got to play with her too!

They are a bit older than I am but I still had lots of fun hanging out with them. I don't usually get to play with many kids, except my cousins and I hardly ever see them. So I had a ton of fun!

Pulling Up

I finally figured out how to pull myself up on things so now I do it all the time, to everything! First I figured out how to pull myself up in my crib so Mama raised the side thinking I wouldn't be able to do it. But I still figured it out! I was so proud of myself! Mommy and Daddy were really proud too, except Mama says now I won't nap or go to sleep at bedtime anymore. Sometimes I even wake Mommy up in the middle of the night and she finds me standing in my crib! I think it's fun but I don't think it makes her too happy!

I pull myself up onto other furniture as well, like the ottoman, entertainment center and the couches. Oh and my favorite? I love to pull myself up on the gates that Daddy installed. They might be able to keep me out of places but they can't keep my from having fun!

New Stuff

There's been a lot of new stuff going on. Mommy and Daddy bought me a new toy to help me stand and walk. Daddy even let me help put it together, though I liked chewing on the pieces more than helping. We got a new faucet in the kitchen. Mama said it was for Baby K but Daddy let's me take baths in there because it's so much fun.

I have a total of 8 teeth now - 4 on top and 4 on bottom. Finally those silly two front teeth came in; they bothered me for quite some time! And the other night I learned how to climb the basement stairs. Daddy stayed behind me so I wouldn't fall but I did it all on my own. I ALMOST made it all the way to the top but got pooped out.

Packers vs Vikings

On Monday Sept 8, I got to watch the big Packers vs. Vikings game with Dad. I think Daddy was really excited for the game. We got to watch it in the basement on Daddy's big screen TV. At first I was a bit bored so I played w/ my toys. But then the Packers scored a touchdown and I got really excited and thought it was lots of fun. Pretty soon I realized I could play with my toys AND watch the game. I almost made it to the end of the game, but not quite...I got too tired. But I was so excited to hear the Packers beat the Vikings!

Outside time

I got some more outside time today. My teeth have been hurting really bad and Mama thought being outside might take my mind off of it. I got to play with the kitties a little bit. Mommy tried to teach me how to pet them gently but I'd rather hit and pull them. I also liked to listen to the sound of the beet trucks as they drove by.

Auntie Holly and Mommy showed me one of the trees in the front yard. I tried to pull off some of that brown stuff called bark and eat it, but Mama said no. Then I laid around pulling grass but got yelled at when I tried to eat that too! Jeez, isn't a guy allowed to have any fun? I was a little scared to actually go play on the grass, but eventually I tried it out. It wasn't scary at all. I like being outside.

Having fun

I've been having lots of fun lately. As always, I love getting into mischief. Daddy has been home a "little" bit more so we've been able to play. The other night FUB (future Uncle Brent) came to visit with Auntie so I got to play with him too. I love Mama but it sure is fun when I get to play with someone other than just her! And sometimes I think she likes the break too.

I went to the doctor on 9/4 for my 9 month checkup (a little late). I weighed 23 lbs and 13 oz. And the nurse said I am 30 inches tall! Mama doesn't quite believe her and thinks I'm only 29 inches but I think she's just jealous that I'm gonna be so tall when she's such a shorty ; )