Swayze-9 Months

Dear Swayze,

I can't believe you're already nine months old. Seems just like yesterday that you came into this world. You're such a good baby and you only fuss when you're hungry or sleepy... or when your brother pinches you, tackles you, pushes your head into the floor, or holds your feet so you can't crawl. I can't wait until the day when you can stand your ground and get him back. Your demeanor is so sweet, I'm not sure you'll be much of one to fight back. You'll have to learn to stand your ground somehow.. your big brother is a mess. You are crawling all over the place now and you have different variations of crawling. You crawl "normal", scooting on your booty while using one leg (like Campbell) and then like you're doing the breaststroke. The insides of your big toes have little blisters from maneuvering your way around the house. Everything you come across goes into your mouth.. your brother never did this. Seems like I'm always digging bacon out of your mouth.. maybe because your brother crumbles it all over the house. Your so ready for real food, but you only have two teeth. You do well enough to gum whatever we give you though. Thank you for finally starting to sleep through the night. I forgot what it was like to sleep all night long. You do still wake up and fuss during the night, but you soothe yourself back to sleep... no night nursing anymore.. just during the day. I look forward to every day I get to spend with you and your big brother.. even though some days are hard, I wouldn't trade you two for the world!

Love Always,

Mom