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Well...no cute post today. Blogger seems to be having trouble uploading pictures tonight. I can't get one uploaded. And, because I know that I am very far from a witty, good writer, I am sure y'all would rather see a post with pictures ... so, continue to stay tuned and maybe blogger will cooperate tomorrow!

Happy 9th-month Birthday to You!

I can't believe Baby Will is 3/4 of a year old. People keep telling me that his first birthday is right around the corner -- and I just don't want to believe that. But Will tries to remind me everyday as he grows and changes more and more. Stay tuned for a more detailed blog entry of Will's accomplishments/likes/dislikes at 9 months old, which I'll do this weekend.

So, you know how poor Will celebrated his 9 month birthday? With a visit to the ENT! :-( I was worried he would freak out when we got there, but he did amazingly well. He did get all stiff in my lap when the doctor came in and talked to us, and he screamed when they looked in his ear. But then he was perfectly fine before we even left the exam room. Whew. Maybe I didn't scar him for life when we had those tubes put in without knocking him out first. (All looked good at the check-up, by the way.)

While we were waiting for his appointment, Will proved to Mommy and Daddy that he now can stand on his own. He pushed himself up and stood for a few seconds before grabbing on to something. And did it a couple of times. Ellis and I stared at each other in shock, whispering "do you see what he is doing!" Will has proceeded to stand on his own many times this evening - even in the bathtub. He is so proud of himself when he realizes what he is doing. He does not stand for long, but he no longer crashes on his butt every time. Like I said, he grows and changes more and more everyday!

Covered in Icing!

One of Will's teachers at the day care sent Ellis and me these pictures. It was the first birthday for one of the girl's in Will's class -- and Will and his pals had their first taste of icing. Apparently, Will wanted to wear it rather than eat it (thankfully). Will certainly seemed to have lots of fun covering himself up with food!

Getting together with friends

Its been a while since I've blogged because we've had a little scare with out beloved cat, Mitzi. We almost lost her - she quit eating and drinking because of a severe bladder infection. But she seems to be on the mends. We'll know in a few weeks if its anything more serious, like her liver.

But, after the week we had, we were very happy to be able to get out for a little trip to visit our friends in the upstate. Will had a wonderful time playing with the big boys and watching them play. He also was in love with Alex's dog, Abby. (I wish I had gotten a picture.) Will had never seen a little, yippy dog before, and he loved chasing her!

Playing with the boys and all of Alex's fun toys!

The boys drink their juice together. Will really wanted one of those juice boxes.
Will lounged on Alex's couch and watched the Gamecocks play.
Having fun with Alex's toy train table...
And Travis even serenaded Will after his dinner!

O's and L's - we miss y'all already and hope we all get together again soon!!!

Up the Stairs

Yes, this is my 8 month old baby climbing UP. THE. STAIRS!

Trouble

Last night:

This morning:

Clarification

Since that post below, I have discovered that there has been either miscommunication or some (ahem!) exaggeration about Will's standing abilities. Still darn impressive, but not quite as shocking to me as what I thought he had done. Anyway, the "real" story is that he has pulled himself up to standing, and then let go for a moment, standing on his own. And Daddy says he didn't quite achieve it in his presence but came pretty close.

(Missy - I know you read this blog, so feel free to comment on what Will has and has not done at day care! :-) )

Will is a little under the weather today. I think he has been hit with like the 100th cold. Poor little guy. Hurts me to send him to day care when he is not feeling well. But he was playing some this morning and, after sitting with him for a while before heading to work, I felt that he would probably be okay. Its so hard to know what to do when they are sick but unable to communicate with you exactly what is bothering them. And I hate to take Will to the doctor with every sniffle, so I'm trying to avoid doing that this time. Anyway, hopefully he'll be better soon.

Standing?? Egads!

Last Thursday, Will pulled himself up to standing with one of his toys and has done it a couple of time since, although he hasn't "cruised" around the furniture yet. However, I have also seen him try very hard to stand up in the middle of the floor. He will be crawling along, stop, pull his feet flat under him and kind of squat with his hands on the floor. You can tell he is trying hard to get his balance to stand up - before he falls back on his butt. But rumor has it (from the day care and Daddy) that he has been successful and has stood up on his own at least twice! (This is one of the things that really stinks about being a working mom - because I've missed it.)

I'm proud of Will but it also makes my heart beat a little faster. I mean we haven't even put up gates yet for the crawling Will and now we're jumping straight to walking?? Slow down little man. You are growing up too fast for your mommy!

Good Morning!

Go Gamecocks!

Saturday was the beginning of the college football season. Will dressed for the occasion...




And who knew playing with a leaf could be so entertaining??


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