I'm getting my second tooth

Well, my first tooth has broken through the gums quite well and Mommy realized that the second one is starting to do the same!  Both teeth are on the bottom.  I've been rather cranky the past couple days, and Mommy & Daddy figure it's because of my teeth.

We went last week and got some pictures taken for Valentine's day.  We didn't get many taken, so not everyone will get one, but the ones we got were really good.  We might see if we can get some more for cheap somewhere.

I am 9 months old!

I turned 9 months old yesterday!  I also went to the doctor to get a hepatitis B shot.  I was so good for the doctor that he said that I started his day off right.  :)  I didn't really even cry much for my shot.  I sniffled a little when the nurse stuck me, but as soon as Mommy picked me up, I was fine.  I was cranky the rest of the afternoon, though.  Plus, I didn't go to bed until midnight.

Over the weekend, Mommy discovered that I have my first tooth coming through!  The top of the tooth is just through the gums, and it is really sharp.  I have a plastic My Little Pony spoon that I like to gnaw on because I like to hear my tooth click against it.

I'm still not really walking.  I'll take four or five steps, but I am content to crawl and climb.  Climbing the stairs and eating the dog's food are my two main ambitions in life at this point in time.  Well, that and eating any little piece of fuzz I happen to find lying around.  While in my carseat the other day, I managed to get hold of a paper towel.  Mommy & Daddy had to pull off the road when they heard me gagging myself on it in the back seat.  They still have yet to figure out how I got it.

The Holidays are Finally Over

This was my very first Christmas, and it went by so fast!  I got lots of toys and clothes for Christmas, too!  I got so many toys that Mommy can't remember who got me what!  My favorite toy that I received, I got from Cousin Jenni.  It's a push walker that plays music.  I really like it because it's just the right height for me to stand behind and walk.  I get mad when I get stuck on something, though.  I like to have a clear path.  Here's a picture of all the toys I received for Christmas!

I have started to point to things that catch my eye.  I especially like the clock, the ceiling fan, the magnets on the fridge and the knob on the top of the post at the bottom of the stairs.  I have also started to shake my head no, but I don't really know what it means.  I just like to imitate Mommy when she does it.

Over this past weekend, Daddy taught me how to climb the stairs (much to Mommy's dismay).  Now, if I see that the gate going into the hallway is open, I make a mad dash to the stairs.

I'm becoming braver about taking steps.  I attempt to take a few steps a couple times a day now.  The most I've taken is 4.

That's about all for right now.