9 Months, Swim Lessons and a New Tooth

I haven't updated in a while, so thought I would take this opportunity (while you are napping) to write about our latest shenanigans. Today is Sunday, one of my favorite days of the week, as we usually have no obligations and can be as lazy as we want and stay in our jammies for as long as we want.

So, what have we been up to? Well, you turned 9 months old...can you believe it? 9 months! You are becoming such a big boy, changing and growing and learning new things every day.

You love: Papi, Elmo, baths, crawling, climbing, Mama, music, Goodnight Moon, pretending to drive my car and being tickled

You dislike: Avocado (see below), diaper changes, getting dressed and getting in your car seat

Here are some pics from your 9-month photoshoot:

We enrolled you in swim lessons and have just finished your second class. Papi gets in the water with you and you learn how to hold your breath, kick your little legs and float on your back (all with papi's help, of course). I watch on the sidelines, taking pictures and beaming with pride. I even got a little teary-eyed the first time you went under the water. I can't really explain why, other than that I was just so proud of you. Maybe as you grow older, you'll often see me get choked up at your big accomplishments and you'll say, "aw, mom!" You did so well and love the pool. I can see you being a natural water baby, just like your papi, who already wants to take you surfing!

And lastly, you finally (finally!) got your first tooth. About a quarter of your bottom tooth is popping out from your gums. It's not much, but we were beginning to wonder if you would need dentures soon! During your recent visit with Dr. DeFreitas, she told us that you are ready for more solid foods. We have been giving you baby food for a while, but are starting to introduce more textured foods. I have to say, you aren't impressed...at all. Here is your second go at trying avocado: