9 Months

Alivia is 9 months. She weighs around 15 lbs and is just over 26" long. The Dr. was a bit concerned that her weight gain has slowed down a bit and suggested I give her higher calorie foods like ice cream. I must have looked at him funny cause he says, you don't give your kids ice cream? I said well ya, Alaina gets it but isn't alivia too young for that much sugar? He said not to worry about the sugar, she needs calories. So I opted for some cottage cheese and feeding her more often. She has gotten better with chunky food and finger foods. She is getting into everything, speed crusing furniture and takes a step or two between furniture. I do not want an early walker, I want her to stay a baby for as long as possible! She says 'ssss', I think she's trying to say sister. She will growl and try to repeat silly sound effects that daddy does. She can climb stairs, not sure how far, I haven't let her get past a few steps. She loves to chase her sister and go and play down in Alaina's room. Alaina is starting to give her more positive attention and help me keep things out of Alivia's mouth, it's not always a good thing though! To sum it up, she's a busy bee :D