Bennett's Nine Month Letter

Bennett Harris,
My sweet baby boy! If I were to describe your personality in one word it would be sweet. From top to bottom that's what you are. You continue to be our laid back boy whose happy to be along for the ride or watching the excitement around him. You are just uber precious and an instant charmer to anyone who meets you.

You are getting so big and doing so many new things. You crawl anywhere you want to be and you're pretty fast. You are pulling up like a champion, but you do it backwards from most babies. You push up on your legs with your hands (booty in the air) and then walk your way up furniture with your hands. You get what you want this way, that's for sure! You have five teeth and I think a couple more will be through soon.

You are wearing size three diapers and 6-12 months clothes. Your nine month things are getting really snug though. You eat baby food three-ish times a day and like everything except green beans, peas, apricots and peaches. You still like your bottles and are flexible between eating solids and bottles. You also like puffs, mums mums and rice cakes. You also have started eating tiny bites of table food most times we eat. Mostly soft vegetables and breads, but you really like them none the less.

You patty cake all the time, blow kisses, wave your hand no-no and flap your wings to be picked up. You're becoming a pretty proficient communicator without words! You have come up with several this month -- "Dada" of course is most popular! You love your Daddy and are for sure a Daddy's boy. I knew you'd say his name first and I'm glad you finally got around to it. You can also say bye-bye, Bubba, hi and several other sounds that aren't quite words yet. Soon you'll be talking up a storm I'm sure.

Our ever flexible child you have been lots of places this month. We have been to the park in Elk City, swimming at Red Hill, Falls Creek and to watch lots of weeball. You were unsure about the carousel but you liked the train. You LOVE the pool and Falls Creek. You were a happy little spectator for the week. Your laid back personality is such a blessing to our busy life.
You LOVE balls and play catch with anyone whose around or by yourself if necessary. You love the water and have dipped your face in the bubbles just like Tucker does several times. You are happy as long as you are close to Tuck. You also like to bounce on Tucker's trampoline while he plays in the back yard.
You do not like to go to people other then Momma or Daddy. You are having a little separation anxiety these days, but I think its just a stage. You also don't like to be still now that you've figured out how to be mobile. You are intent on getting things you set your mind to and don't enjoy us telling you no, even if the thing you're reaching for is Casen's hair.

You are just easy to love and love very easily. You are very loyal to your Daddy, me and Granna. You LOVE your brothers so much and chase Tucker all over the place. You even sneak up on him and wrestle a little sometimes. I hope you always keep your sweet spirit and loyal love.

Ben we all just love you so much!!! I can't imagine a better middle baby or one to have lost his spot as the baby so quickly. You give the best kisses while I rock you to sleep and you smile so sweetly most of the time. You are pure joy and I'm so glad we have you in the middle. I love watching you grow and learn, even if time is passing all too quickly. I can't believe you are already nine months old. For some reason that feels like a landmark age. You just keep growing and learning and being great! We love ya so much Bennett Harris!!!

Love you more,

Momma