Nine Months Old

Finn is now nine months old.  He is a whopping 22 lbs (85th percentile) and 71 cm (50th percentile).  Finn has started babbling a lot this month.  He's experimenting with different sounds and likes to participate in "conversations" (taking turns babbling).  He's working on the pincer grasp (he's almost got it!) and trying very hard to crawl, but so far only manages to move himself backwards.  He is starting to really play with his toys, pressing buttons to hear sounds or watch lights, banging two toys together and exploring textures.  He loves when toys make sounds, especially crinkling sounds.  In fact, he gets as much enjoyment out of plastic bags and food packaging (granola bar wrappers, chip bags, etc.).  Finn continues to be a very good baby.  He is extremely patient waiting his turn for Mommy's attention and never complains when Cohen's affection is too rough.  I'm really enjoying watching the relationship between Cohen and Finn develop.  So far there is much love and affection between them and they are finally starting to play together a bit.  It is such a joy to watch!