I cannot get over the fact that Maddux is already over 9 months old. We had his 9 month appointment two Mondays ago and Sam finally got to meet Maddux's doctor!! It was a great appointment, but we still have a boy that is tiny (which I am okay with, but Sam...not so much!) He is still in the 5th percentile, but he is atleast growing! He is 16.6 lbs, and 26 and 1/2 inches long! I would have bet you he was at least 18 lbs, but what do I know? In any case, our doctor is so not worried about his stature as long as he is consistently growing, which he is! We just may have a smallish young man one day! I mean, I am only 5' 3". One thing she did say, and this is what I am focusing on, is that he seems to be advanced in the motor skills department. She said he was strong and that she really wasn't ready for him to walk yet because that would mean he would burn off that much more (calories) and he needs to retain all he can! So, we aren't going to push the walking, but we feel it may happen sooner than later! He does not stay still! No wonder he is so small, he burns calories even while sitting cause his legs never stop moving!! He is a busy, busy, busy kid and we love it!! And so smart.....
He is saying momma and dadda now, not that he knows what they mean! He can also clap and play the "How big is Maddux?" game. Everything is so stinkin cute, not that I am biased or anything! We feel so blessed every day by this gift! Yesterday, he learned the shake your head "no" game and he just smiles so wide, it cracks me up! Lets see.....
He is getting such a full head of blond hair....although, when people see pics, they all ask if he is a red head! I don't see it, but he is definitely blond. He is finally out of 3-6 months clothes and can wear 9 month pants.....he's got long legs! He still only has 2 teeth, but man are they sharp. He has also learned to pinch with his fingers and that can be seriously painful!!
Mom, Dad, Paige, Buddy, Tyler, and McKenzie come here for Thanksgiving on Monday and I am so excited!!! I have never had Thanksgiving here in Atlanta or at our house, so we have exciting times ahead! We will have 10 people over for Maddux's first Thanksgiving! I cannot get over that this time last year I was preggo and was taking insulin shots! It seems so long ago!!!
I began this post last week and since then Maddux has gotten his first real cold! He is coughing so badly, it makes me sad! I can't do anything to help him, and I hate that feeling. Even through all this cold business, he is still our happy happy boy! We are so lucky! God knew what he was doing when he created Maddux, we are truly amazed every day!
Well, I hope this blog find you all happy and soon to be with family! Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels! Until next time.....
