Ya know... just hangin' out.

Don't ask how anyone can sleep like this...

Funk

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I have been in a major blog funk lately. I haven't taken too many pictures of Bobby, just video. I need to get them uploaded onto my laptop, and share them on here. He is just too darn cute to not share!

I feel like I tend to get in a life funk overall, when the weather is bad. It's times like these, when I really miss the warm weather and sunshine in Florida. I checked the temperature awhile ago, and it was 36 degrees, and with the wind chill, it felt like 27. I know I shouldn't complain though, as the Northeast and Midwest are getting pounded with snow. All I can say is this - I am thankful to be living in the South, even if it is not Florida. Without our runs outside, or daily treks to the park, it can be a bit boring around here. I am thinking of heading up to Tuesday Morning after Bobby wakes up from his nap. He's been asleep for 2 hours, so it should be soon.

Other than my weather-induced funk, there's not too much else to say. I have my monthly Book Club tomorrow evening. I'm looking forward to some girl time, wine, good food, and conversation. We read the book Blame, and I recommend it. It deals a lot with the topic of sobriety. We also have a play date tomorrow too. This weekend, we are running the Mercedes Half-Marathon. My IT Band flared up again a few days ago (after almost a month of running pain free!). At this point, I just want to finish the race, even if I walk a lot of it. The good thing about the event, is that Bob's parents will be here for a visit. I think they will be surprised to see how much Bobby has grown, and changed. He's definitely entering into toddler hood.

Well, I'm sure I am on borrowed time. Sorry this post was not too exciting, but that's what's been going on in the Ross household.

Stay warm everyone! :) :) :)

Standing Tall

This is how I found Bobby today after his nap...

Really?!? Baby Boy, please stop growing so quickly! You're getting to be a big boy, and it is making your momma sad!

Nine Months Old

Bobby turned Nine months old on January 30, 2010.

Couldn't get him to sit still at all for this picture, and had to resort to the Bumbo seat. I promptly packed it up after our little photo session. As you can see, he was trying to flip out of it! Goodbye, Bumbo seat, goodbye!

Weight: 19.8 lbs. (5oth percentile)

Length: 29 inches (75th percentile)

Head circumference: 18.5 inches (90th percentile)

Sleeping Patterns: Bobby's sleep habits are pretty solid these days. He's in bed still around 7pm every night. He wakes up anytime between 6-7am... lately, it's been closer to 7am. He goes down for his first nap between 9-10am, and he goes down for nap #2 between 1-2pm. It really depends on what time he wakes up each morning. He is also now standing up in his crib! It's pretty hilarious!

Eating Habits: We've had a few changes since the 8th month post. He's still drinking 4 bottles of formula per day, with three meals of solids. We've tried some table food lately: bread, cheese, hamburger meat, green beans, yogurt, and Yogurt Melts. Our pediatrician says the next three months will be him most likely testing the waters with table food. I am trying to make a conscious effort of eating our meals the same time as Bobby. He had some of my PB&J sandwich today at lunch. :)

New discoveries & Accomplishments: Bobby is crawling everywhere! He is pulling up on everything too. He is so curious about everything! He says momma all the time! It is so sweet. He has also said dada (twice), hi, and night-night. Of course he said dada during the day, when Bob was at work. Bobby loves running errands with me, and is pretty content no matter what we do. He and Winston are finally starting to realize that they can be playmates! He is wearing 9-12 months in clothes, and size 3 diapers. We are about to move into size 4. So far, he has 2 bottom teeth. I believe his top teeth will soon be cutting through his gums. I can feel them under the gum line. We have also started brushing his teeth in the bathtub each night. Overall, he smiles and laughs all the time, and really is a great baby.

Places you love: Kindermusik, runs with mommy in the jogging stroller, wagon rides, the park, swinging at the park, running errands, bath time, and playing with your toys.

Special Friends: Bobby has gotten to spend a lot of time with Harper and Cameron at the park. Ginger (Harper's mommy) and Claire (Cameron's mommy) have become buds through living in the neighborhood, and Kindermusik. Bobby and Drew still see each quite a bit too, and spent a whole day together on MLK Jr. Day.

Current Events: Earthquake in Haiti, GOP momentum building in politics, University of Alabama wins BCS Championship, Taylor Swift wins top honors at Grammy's.

What We did This Day: We went to Publix, a run in the neighborhood, and a trip to the park.

9 Months and other stuff...

Bobby turned 9 months old on Friday! As soon as we have his 9 month wellness appointment, I'll post his monthly progress. We go tomorrow.

Poor munchkin is sick right now. He and I have a cold. Bob and I were joking yesterday about how Bobby and I will probably always pass sicknesses back and forth to one another. I'm sure most moms can relate. He seems to be doing better today. We have to miss Kindermusik, but will make it up later in the week.

Bobby is a crawling machine! It is so cute to see this little baby crawling all over the place. It is also constant supervision. So far, so good though!

As for the week... we don't have too much planned. I'm supposed to watch The Bachelor tonight with some girls in the neighborhood, but will probably have to skip it. I definitely don't want to get other mommies sick. We have Bobby's appointment tomorrow. And, a play group on Thursday morning. It will be our first meeting, and I'm looking forward to having a regular one for us to attend! We meet twice a month, and it may turn into a weekly thing. Hopefully we'll all be well by then! And, of course, we'll run our regular weekly errands.

Exciting, right? But, in actuality, I wouldn't want it any other way! Ha!

I hope everyone has a great week!