I have been remiss in posting a blog post, even missing out on the post-vacation post! Cate had her 9 month visit and weighed in at 17lbs 6oz and 26.5 inches. She is eating more solids everyday...I am still trying to stick to the healthy, age-appropriate foods, but daycare is giving her all the fun stuff like beef ravioli, grilled cheese sandwiches and even cupcakes (my fault, I guess, since I brought them in for the teachers!!). I don't think Cate has found a food she doesn't like.
Cate stands on her own for at least 10 seconds now, and loves to use a bin we got with hand-me-down clothes to use as her walker. She cruises around the living room easily - she will definitely be walking in no time! She still crawls easily up the steps, but we haven't allowed to her to try and master going down stairs. She has a hard time deciding whether to walk or crawl, and we can't bear to watch her tumble head-over-heels!!
We still spend time in the pool on the weekends - Cate is certainly a water baby! She also likes to try and help Daddy play video games. She still makes time to help with chores, though...like folding laundry!For those of you with Facebook, we did enter her in the Gerber photo contest...you have to install a Facebook application, but you can vote daily!
Unrelated to Cate (except for a new place for her to explore), but just as exciting...Erick finished the shower in the extension and it looks great!!
