9 month check-up

Yesterday Stella had her 9 month check-up!  She is reaching her milestones quite well....even though one of the photos previously posted might suggest she has an abnormally large noggin ;-)....heeheee

She has actually slowed down in her growth a bit but the doctor isn't concerned.  She is currently 17.11lbs; 27" long & her head puts her in the 50 percentile (weight & height has her in the 25%).  Ok so maybe (just maybe) her dome is a little big so is Luke's and he is a super genius!!!! 

We are in just about to start toddler-dom soon and I'm not sure I'm ready.  I have already weened Stella so I could start my darn cholesterol meds and I really miss nursing her.  I still bond with her but it is sad sometimes that that phase is passed and over. 

It is interesting sometimes to notice how we interact with her.  The more active she gets the more we are aware that Luke takes up a lot of attention.  So we are doing our best to make sure to include her in everything.  Luckily Luke loves playing with her and letting her know which toys are his and which are hers.  Honestly though he is pretty good about sharing so that makes things a lot easier. 

Sunday Stella got upset about something (I think she hit herself with a toy) and she was crying and Luke came over and gave her a bunch of kisses to get better.  It was absolutely adorable.  He also let's us know when his sister is upset or is crying (as if we can't hear her).  He really likes us to do something to help sister.

One Luke note: his new phrase is "No Way"....for everything it is "No Way".