Baby Milestones — Nine Months Old

The exhaustion of having a nine-month-old is taxing in a completely different way than that from being a full-time mom to newborn. Pre-toddlers like Charlotte are so busy they end up fighting off naps right and left, and I find myself remembering the days when naps could last three hours. While every stage in a mini-human's development has its own unique set of challenges, I love watching my daughter grow. Happy nine months angel baby! These are some of the milestones Charlotte is hitting at nine-months-old:

Multi-tasking. Charlotte doesn't only stand unaided for up to one minute, she at the same time claps, dances and celebrates the overall happiness of life. Oh, and she took her first step yesterday! No big deal!

Speech. Charlotte has been saying words like "dada" and "hi" for more than half her life, however now also says with intent, "Baba" and "Papa." Whenever she is prompted to say "mama," instead she answers with a scary growl-like sound. I think it means she's trying!

Food & Diet. This little lady is still starving despite being in the top 90th percentile for height and weght. Aside from as many healthy servings of breast milk as Charlotte wants each day, she also enjoys three meals and plenty of snacks.

Playtime. Char has reached a milestone within the last couple weeks, and it might be one of the best milestones yet. She is able to safely entertain and play by herself for a decent amount of time. By decent amount of time, I'm referring to enough time to shower in the morning. She loves toys, and when she is happy in the morning, it is easy to distract her for up to 20 minutes in her play pen aka baby jail.

I love how grown-up Charlotte is becoming. She is on the verge of walking, and I have to constantly remind myself to slow down and appreciate every sweet moment with my little girl.

What milestone has your baby hit recently? Please share below!