Having seen it twice now, I still can't believe how much these beings change in such a short time! Toby has been here as long as I carried him. He has gained 14 lbs, 8 inches in length and 10 cm in head circumference. (For those who have lost track, that means at 9 months he is 22 3/4 lbs, 29.5" tall and has a 48cm head.) Even more impressive, he has learned to smile, laugh, recognize faces, lift his head, roll over, sit up, make noise, stand up, crawl, and walk while supported.
Toby is really easy going. He likes to be held, to people watch, is chatty, smiles easily and loves his sister. He is a mama's boy, enjoys splashing, the outdoors, naps in the car and sucking his thumb. His favorite toys are ones that make noise, cars, balls and blankets. He likes peek-a-boo, chasing Willow and standing up.
He doesn't like loud, unexpected noises. Or when his sister cries (it makes him cry too). He doesn't like to be looked at or spoken to the wrong way. If we leave him alone in a room he howls- he likes to be with us.
Toby's eyes are almost brown (but still have a bit of greyish-greenish-blue look to them around the outside), hair is light sandy brown and has an amazing complexion. Tooth #6 is making it's way - soon there will be 4 on the top and two on the bottom. He still drools a lot, especially when teething. He is perfectly chubby and slowly losing his giant cheeks.
He sleeps through the night occasionally, lately up around 2-3am for a snack. He sleeps in his crib at night, but mama's bed for naps.
Green things do not make their way into Toby's mouth. He will eat cat fur, dirt, sticks and shoes, but not touch broccoli, green beans, peas, or asparagus. It's so cute how he turns his nose up in disgust! He loves his orange food though- squash, sweet potato, carrots are his favorites. Also at the top of the list are peaches, pears, cherries, berries and meat.
When the camera comes out, Toby's mouth opens wide. At every photo session I get several of these shots. Here are a bunch, just for fun.
*Love*
I am so jealous he smiles for the camera! I still can't get Sammy to do that a 2.25 years!
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