Tall, Heavy, Healthy, and Determined
Sawyer went to see his doctor today for his 9 month appointment. We were all happy to hear that there aren't any regularly scheduled vaccinations at this appointment! So here are the official specs:
height: 29" (75th percentile)
weight: 21lbs 8 oz (70th percentile)
head circumference: 18" (60th percentile)
Sawyer has also had some really cool developmental stuff happen in the last week. He has begun waving good-bye and he gives kisses (he leans in with his forehead or with a slobbery open mouth). He is stacking his nesting cups- and continues to put all sorts of objects into larger containers--- most recently he is obsessed with putting objects (balls, blocks, stuffed animals, spit up rags) into the neat ball he is playing with above. Sawyer also finally decided that he likes pasta- preferably spinach pasta.
And finally, Sawyer is cutting two new teeth. His top front right tooth is breaking through and the top front left tooth has formed a big bump on his gums but isn't cutting through yet.
height: 29" (75th percentile)
weight: 21lbs 8 oz (70th percentile)
head circumference: 18" (60th percentile)
Sawyer has also had some really cool developmental stuff happen in the last week. He has begun waving good-bye and he gives kisses (he leans in with his forehead or with a slobbery open mouth). He is stacking his nesting cups- and continues to put all sorts of objects into larger containers--- most recently he is obsessed with putting objects (balls, blocks, stuffed animals, spit up rags) into the neat ball he is playing with above. Sawyer also finally decided that he likes pasta- preferably spinach pasta. And finally, Sawyer is cutting two new teeth. His top front right tooth is breaking through and the top front left tooth has formed a big bump on his gums but isn't cutting through yet.
Big Changes Afoot
Well, the time has finally come. I head back to work this week... or to work, as it is a new job. On the 15th I start my postdoc at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. It is a two year job that offers mentorship and training... and hopefully allows me to get a foot in the door in this research community.
For Sawyer, this means that he will spend 35 hours/week with his nanny, Carolyn. They spent a couple days together last week and are getting to know each other. So far they are on track for a great friendship. He is eating and napping well for her and they seem to have fun together. Dan and I plan to stagger our workdays such that Sawyer isn't with the nanny for 40 hours/week and Dan will come home from work for lunch whenever he can.
Sawyer continues to amaze and entertain us. Despite another little cold and a terrible night with the croup, he is almost always full steam ahead when he is awake. He has been singing in the car for quite a while now- mostly to the Big Night soundtrack. He is singing more and more. Check out this video of us "singing" together and the video after that in which he spontaneously started singing to Beethoven's violin concertos.
He is really enjoying putting small objects into containers. When he is in the bath, he puts his rubber ducky into a cup and then dumps it out- repeating this again and again. Outside the tub, he likes to put blocks into tins and small tupperware containers and lids into larger containers and large bowls.
His comprehension is really increasing. He is beginning to take suggestions of where to put objects... like putting his blocks away in their storage tins. Check out this video of him putting his cheerios where I ask (Bob/Michelle- he is learning these skills for his new Cheerios book!!!).
He is also learning to share and when you ask him to hand you something he is playing with he usually will give it... though he generally is slower to give up a ball.
His communication is also improving. He is using pointing to communicate things that he wants. We are using basic sign language for words like "up" "more" "down" "drink" "bottle" "eat". He has clearly understood "bottle" and "up" for a while now and it seems that he may have his own version of the sign for "more" that he has just begun using. I imagine it will take a while to see if it really is a sign he is using.
And of course, he still loves knocking blocks over. Sometimes he will pick one off of a precarious tower but mostly he knocks them over with gusto. He got some good giggles in this afternoon.
For Sawyer, this means that he will spend 35 hours/week with his nanny, Carolyn. They spent a couple days together last week and are getting to know each other. So far they are on track for a great friendship. He is eating and napping well for her and they seem to have fun together. Dan and I plan to stagger our workdays such that Sawyer isn't with the nanny for 40 hours/week and Dan will come home from work for lunch whenever he can.
Sawyer continues to amaze and entertain us. Despite another little cold and a terrible night with the croup, he is almost always full steam ahead when he is awake. He has been singing in the car for quite a while now- mostly to the Big Night soundtrack. He is singing more and more. Check out this video of us "singing" together and the video after that in which he spontaneously started singing to Beethoven's violin concertos.
He is really enjoying putting small objects into containers. When he is in the bath, he puts his rubber ducky into a cup and then dumps it out- repeating this again and again. Outside the tub, he likes to put blocks into tins and small tupperware containers and lids into larger containers and large bowls.
His comprehension is really increasing. He is beginning to take suggestions of where to put objects... like putting his blocks away in their storage tins. Check out this video of him putting his cheerios where I ask (Bob/Michelle- he is learning these skills for his new Cheerios book!!!).
He is also learning to share and when you ask him to hand you something he is playing with he usually will give it... though he generally is slower to give up a ball.
His communication is also improving. He is using pointing to communicate things that he wants. We are using basic sign language for words like "up" "more" "down" "drink" "bottle" "eat". He has clearly understood "bottle" and "up" for a while now and it seems that he may have his own version of the sign for "more" that he has just begun using. I imagine it will take a while to see if it really is a sign he is using.
And of course, he still loves knocking blocks over. Sometimes he will pick one off of a precarious tower but mostly he knocks them over with gusto. He got some good giggles in this afternoon.
9 months!
Today, Sawyer is 9 months old. He is gaining weight more slowly now- up to 21 lbs- but seems to be stretching out a good bit. His 9 month appointment is in a week and a half- I will have all his exact measurements then.
Sawyer continues to be an absolute delight. He loves meeting new people and trying new things. He loves taking baths, chasing the dog and cat, windy days, and pulling smiles out of everyone he is near. 
A few weeks ago, he switched from mostly preferring to eat mush to digging into handfuls of pasta, and chunks of veggies and fruit. Here is a little video from when we were on the island-- his stroller worked as a pretty decent high chair.Sawyer started taking a music class last week. Each month, the class focuses on a different type of music--- this week began the lessons on the music of Queen- does it get any better than that?
He is learning to use his scoot more effectively... check this out!On Monday, Sawyer's nanny Carolyn starts with us. We will spend a week or so getting Sawyer and Carolyn acquainted. Hopefully in that time they will develop a bond that will ease him through the transition nicely. I am sure he will be just fine. I am not so sure about me.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! It was a beautiful, mild day, so Dan, Sawyer, Dezi, and I went for a nice walk today to celebrate the New Year. Sawyer got loaded up in his new backpack and enjoyed the much improved view.
more reflections of Sawyer....
The walk took us by NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research)- where I will be doing my postdoc starting January 15th- so we took some pics of the place. Not a bad spot to spend time.
Dezi has been happy to have Sawyer home.
Sawyer is getting bolder with his 'cruising' and is beginning to try to reach between pieces of furniture and to let go while standing (lots of new bumps!)
And finally- the Radio Flyer Scoot. Dan found this great little scoot at an antique shop in New Hampshire when we were back East for the holidays. We brought it on the plane as a 'personal item' and didn't get hassled at all. Though his dismounting skills still leave a lot to be desired- with close supervision he is enjoying scooting forwards and backwards.
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