September Developments

Clearly this post was supposed to go up last month, but hey, with the schedules we are currently keeping we are just happy it is going up this year. Following our trip to California over Labor Day weekend we spent the rest of the month in Kentucky. But that didn't mean we didn't keep busy.


Reese was particularly active this month, as you can see in this picture. She wants to spend as much time as possible standing up. In fact she pulls up and cruises around the coffee table every chance she gets. Although she has been crawling for about a month, she has become extremely efficient in her movements, even though her crawl is a bit unorthodox. Reese continues to be a very cheerful little soul, and this picture captures some of the spunk she brings to our family. It is also important to note that this month she has not only learned how to clap but has also begun to make the appropriate sign for milk with her hands. And as we speak her third and fourth teeth are making an appearance.

But of course we also need to talk about the most recent numbers from her 9 month doctor's appointment. Apparently, Reese is shrinking even as she is growing. Her length is 27 inches which puts her in the 30th percentile, down from the 75th percentile she was in at birth. Her weight is 15 lbs 3 oz, which is officially labeled <5th percentile. That is down from the 15th percentile at birth. But how about the head? Circumference is 44 1/2 cm, or the 55th percentile. Now that is an increase from her 48th percentile at birth.



In short, there is a lot of love, joy, and spunk packed into a petite body with a large noggin. We love her to pieces and so does her big sister. The intense love that Callie has shown from day one has not diminished an ounce. It stays strong in the 100th percentile.


Callie has had her own special developments in September. She has started attending a ballet and tap dance class once a week and it is clear that she really enjoys it. It helps that one of her classmates is her good friend Vivie Ann. In this picture you can see Callie with Vivie Ann and another classmate Maya as they get ready to head into their first lesson of the session. It has become a great part of the week. We are trying not to get overwhelmed by whole process, especially since Callie seems to enjoy it. While we are a long way from being cast on a reality show about gung ho dance moms, we were all practicing our leaps the other night in the living room while Callie gave us pointers. The things you do for your kids.

All of those developments aside, September was like most months over the past year. It was filled with some craziness, but overall a whole lot of fun with our two growing and wonderful girls.



Although we don't get to do it all that often because of our hectic schedules, some of our favorite times are when the four of us are just hanging out and playing. This particular night Callie and Reese provided some extra entertainment by becoming real-life jack-n-the-boxes. Seldom have diaper boxes lead to so many giggles.