Week in Review

This week was quite momentous with President Obama being elected into office. We watched the innauguration as a family and told Willem about the political process and who the political leaders are. Willem doesn't know this yet, but he actually caucused in Iowa with me last Winter, so he was fairly involved in the election.

Also new this week, Willem tried fish for the first time and loved it. Jason prepared Char for us last weekend it was delicious. Our family has taken to Saturday trips at Whole Foods to taste the samples and were inspired by how easy they made Char sound. It turned out so well, we may just have it again this week. Willem is an adventurous eater and will eat about anything as long as he is able to feed it to himself.

Willem also continues to love music. We've been singing more songs like Old MacDonald's Farm and he seems to really enjoy them. He also loves playing the drums and dancing with Mom or Grandma.

His two bottom teeth can be seen when he's laughing but if you blink you'll miss them. They are still pretty low but at least they don't seem to be causing him pain anymore. He's been sleeping well this week and is happy as can be.

Teeth emerging

Willem's teeth are coming in. We could feel the top of his bottom left front tooth on Sunday. Yesterday, we could also feel the bottom right front tooth. Today both teeth have raised up a little more. We still can not see the teeth in his smile though. How long will it take for them to pop all the way out?

Willem Swims Like a Fish

This week Willem started swim lessons. He enjoys watching the other kids and hasn't fussed at all about being in the water. He's the second youngest in the class but has taken to swimming like a natural. He especially liked Thursday's class when Mr. Ducky made an appearance. After his lesson he was famished, so we went out to a local Mexican food restaurant. Willem loves beans and enjoyed the tortillas as well. Also this week Willem has started holding his own cup. Getting it to his mouth and then getting water out of it is still a challenge but he's gaining ground each day. He's also very into toppling over blocks that Jason stacks up. He's a pro at knocking them down! He's showing more and more of his likes and dislikes. He likes everything so far but at times is craving one thing or another. At lunch today we gave him fruit and carrots on his tray and he ate all the fruite bites. After they were gone he kept pointing at the pantry where we keep them and making noises until we gave him more.

9 Month Checkup

Willem had his 9 month check up today. He is 29.5 inches long, 18 pounds and his head circumference is 17 1/8 inches. We thought he had gained more weight because he eats so much. Willem is probably burning calories crawling around everywhere. However he is still tall and skinny. Willem also got a shot today and did not flinch. No crying or fussing, just acted like nothing happened. Dr. Arter says Willem looks great.