Zeeke is nine months old this week!
Zeeke continues to get better and better with his mobility and climbing. He still only crawls a few steps forward at a time, but he gets where he needs to go using combinations of stretching and sliding backwards. He is also getting better and better with standing. His favorite thing to do is stand at his musical activity table, although parental supervision is still required.
This week, Zeeke learned the word "No". He continues to bite Karen, especially during breastfeeding and started chomping on the ends of the new rugs. Whenever he does one of these things, he gets a firm "No, Zeeke." It works about 60% of the time.
Monday, Karen & Zeeke went to Miss JoAnne's Story Time at South Philadelphia Library. They met up with friends Leah & Zack and Brooke & Audrey, it was a fun time watching the babies recognize each other.
Tuesday, Zeeke & Karen went over to Santore Library for Story Time, but unfortunately Miss Lindsey was sick and the program was cancelled. They decided to spend some time looking at books and talking to the other parents and their children.
Wednesday, was spent hanging out with Jack, William & Mama Jen. Such a good time was had by all. Jen and Karen decided to stay in for lunch and had some tasty chili that Jen had made. All three boys had a great time playing in the gated area that is dubbed the "baby jail". After naps, they all took a lovely walk through Chestnut Hill with stops at the Night Kitchen bakery and Starbucks. Zeeke even stayed for supper! Unfortunately, the ride home was pretty traumatic. Zeeke cried and screamed for nearly the entire drive. Apparently, he continues to dislike riding in the car in the dark.
Thursday, Karen's Mom visited and watched Zeeke for a few hours while Karen ran around doing errands. Zeeke & Karen are getting used to being apart, good training for when Zeeke starts going to school in June.
Friday, Zeeke's nine month birthday, also known as Inside Out Day, because he's now spent nine months in and nine months out! He & Karen had a coffee date with Jen B. & her daughter Amelie whom Zeeke will be going to school with. While at the coffee house, an elderly customer gave Zeeke a dollar for his piggy bank!
Saturday, Steve, Karen & Zeeke were planning to go to the clothing swap at Circle of Hope together, but Zeeke took such a long morning nap, so Karen left the boys at home and went with our neighbor Erin. They had a great time and found many clothes for their growing babies. The coolest thing Karen took home was a play activity walker that Zeeke loved the minute he saw it. Steve used the time to clean up all the great toys we got last weekend from Riley and Bella.
Sunday, Steve & Karen finished off the book weeding project that they'd been working on. We decided to get rid of over 100 books and cleared 3 shelved to use for Zeeke's toys. It took a long time to shift and dust the books and Zeeke used the time to get acquainted with his new toys.