We went out of town this weekend and when I came back our boy was suddenly experiencing lots of firsts! So many milestones just days after his 9 month birthday that I just didn’t want to forget..

• Dropping down his crib! He’s standing on his own for the most part and pulling up as well. It’s definitely been time for us to drop down his crib and we finally took care of that today.
• First tooth! His first tooth has definitely made an appearance. It’s about halfway in and still working its way through. So far we haven’t noticed any major side effects from teething but I’m still waiting to see how he does.
• First table food! That’s right.. At his 9 month doctor appointment we got the “all clear” to stop feeding our boy new baby foods every three days and to just go ahead and continue baby foods along with some table food to get him used to “gumming” on this small bites. Today Jude sampled Grandpa’s waffles for the first time and he loved them! I plan to start giving him samples from our meals each day in addition to the regular baby food and bottles we are giving him. He has also been LOVING yogurt. I’ve immediately added it to his regular diet as well.
• Speaking of food.. our boy fed himself (beyond his bottle) for the first time today! He’s been eating those baby puffs but today we put them on the tray of his high chair and he was able to grab them and eat them – all by himself! Our dog, Toby was instantly by his side and laid at the bottom of his high chair patiently waiting for any “misses” to head his way.. he definitely got his share of puffs as well!

Seriously all of this in just one weekend.. I can’t get over how fast things change and how fast this sweet baby is growing. Mamas take lots of pictures and snuggle your babies extra long tonight.. the days are long but the months are way, way too short.