More March Update...

Abram and Mommy had a great trip to FL. Abram survived his first plane trip. He slept most of the flight down to FL and decided to take in the entire flight back to ATL by staying awake.



FL was a nice break from ATL. Abram was able to spend time with all the grandparents. I think Abram really enjoyed being in shorts and not having to wear shoes and socks. While in Fort Pierce, Grandpa Ray treated us to Dales BBQ. Abram was not too interested in the food, but I have a feeling that the next trip to Dales Abram will be eating his share of food.

Abram is crawling everywhere and getting into just about everything. He continues to "talk" and it just puts a smile on my face when I hear him say "dada" when Ira walks into the room. Am just waiting for the day that I get to her "mama".

Ear tube surgery

Well, the day finally arrived and Abram now has a set of ear tubes. The morning started early since we had to be at the out-patient surgery building at 6:30am. Abram was a champ and from start to finish did a great job throughout the procedure. Abram rested most of the morning, ate lunch, and then was ready to play the day away. Giving Abram a bath this evening was a bit of a challenge since he is not able to get his head completely wet for 2 days. Abram just loves the bath, so I think he was a bit disappointed when I cut bath-time short this evening.

Abram continues to pull himself up and is learning so much each day. Daddy and Mommy are now usually greeted each morning with Abram sitting up in his crib. Just waiting for the day to see him standing up....yes, the crib has been lowered.

9-month update

Today Abram had his 9-month check up with the pediatrician. Here are the latest stats...

Weight 21 lbs, 5 oz; 63%

Height 28.5 inches; 59%

The doctor is thrilled with Abram's development. Today was the first day Abram pulled himself up into a standing position. Over the weekend he would pull up to his knees...guess today he thought he would try to go a bit further in the vertical position. Walking here we come! Abram has been enjoying 3 meals a day for the past month or so. We continue to introduce solid finger food, but Abram is only slowly getting the hang of chewing, swallowing, etc. We are hoping that once the tubes are put into his ears, the eating will improve.

Abram enjoys all of his toys, especially this big, wooden cube with different activities on each side. Mommy found it at a consignment sale and ever since it has been out in the play area, Abram goes straight to it. Mommy and Abram have been going to a weekly Gymboree class over the past month. Abram loves all the bright colors, the fun activities, and has made some new friends.

Next week Abram and Mommy are heading to FL for a few days. Am excited for Abram to enjoy good ole Fort Pierce/Port St. Lucie....especially Dales BBQ. Think Mommy will like Dales BBQ more than Abram, but Grandpa Ray is ready to give Abram a french fry. Will be sure to take pictures.