My first book fell apart

I got my first book, Zoe's Rainy Day in July 2006 from the Baby Reading Program at the Library. I mostly ate it for the first while but lately I actually pay very close attention to it when someone reads it to me and I even turn the pages and sometimes look at it myself. My mom has even been using it to keep me busy when she is trying to feed me. I often get food on it, which my mom removes with a wet wipe after each meal. Today it finally fell apart. It seems that I am not too attached to it because I am now quite fond of another book.

Wore a suit

I wore a "baby" suit for the studio photo. Here's what it looked like. Marium Auntie gave me the great outfit that I wearing for the photoshoot. Thank-you Auntie Marium!

We got portraits done

Today we got portraits done for Holiday cards. When we got home, Dad took this photo of Mommy and me.

I enjoy eating Costco samples

When we go to Costco, they give out samples and there are many that I
like to eat. I like Macaroni & Cheese, Kozy Shack Rice Pudding, Yogurt, Tiramisu, and other samples too. The sample ladies just love me and usually give me extra.

I saw Nonna & Nonno

We went to see Nonna & Nonno today. They were happy to see me and I was happy to see them too. Like most 9 month olds, I get very restless though being in the carseat, and then stroller. I also scream really loud in the hospital - sorry everyone. Nonna especially made gnocchi for me but I wasn't in the mood for it. Sorry Nonna & Thank-you so much.

I love opening drawers

I love opening kitchen drawers and taking out everything. One of my favourite drawers contains pots and pans.

I have started waving but I don't know it yet

I started this new hand gesture which sort of looks like I am waving but I don't know it yet.

Visited Aal and Fauzeen's

We went to Aal and Fauzeen's for Thanksgiving dinner. They are related to my Mom's sister Aasma's husband. It was very nice of them to have invited us to their place for dinner. I was really good even though I was in a new environment past my bedtime. I explored and played. Below are two photos & two videoclips from my visit. The first photo is of me with Fauzeen. Below that is a photo of me with my Aunt Aasma. Khala means Aunt in Urdu. I also got to meet Fauzeen's new puppy Don. He is a pug and is 3 months old.

Drooled on my Grandpa's head

My grandpa was trying to amuse me but I was a little grumpy because earlier he was trying to teach me how to walk independently and I didn't like it.

I saw the Simba the cat

While visiting my Naana and Naani, I got to see the neighbours cat every morning. I scared her when I screamed - Poor Simba!

So many cookies so little time

I got a really nice bib from my Uncle. Thanks!

Visited Nonno in the hospital

I Visited Nonno in the Hospital today. I get restless in my stroller so Nonna walked me around. I tend to scream.

Grandma gave me a bath

While visiting my Grandma, she gave me a nice bath.

I like playing in Boxes

Here I play peek a boo with my Mom.

My Very First Car - Zoom Zoom!

I absolutely love my very first car.

My very first car

I met 6 month old Meharvan today

Today we went to go visit my Mom's friend Swarnjit. I got to meet her 6 month old son, Meharvan. I was quite friendly and he was too.

More playing with tools ...

Here's a videoclip of me being a boy, playing with tools.

Played with Daddy's Toolset

I stole mom's breakfast bar

I wouldn't let my Mom prepare her own breakfast because I kept grabbing onto her legs or opening drawers and cabinets so she resorted to eating an energy bar ... but wait .. I wouldn't let her eat that in peace either. I had to have some. I am almost 9 months old here.

I eat little pieces of bread myself

Here I am trying to eat little pieces of bread. They say that the pincer grasp is tough to master, but practice makes perfect. I am getting much better at actually getting stuff into my mouth now.

Love my new Mexx outfit

Here's another photo of me wearing the new outfit that Nonna gave me. Thanks, I love it.

I played with fall leaves

Below is a little videoclip of me tearing up some fall leaves.

The fridge learning centre

I am learning about my extended family through the photo magnets that mom has put up on the fridge for me. Last, I put chicken on my Dad's photo, and yogurt on my mom's.

I am 9 months old today

My height/length: 75cm - gain of 1 cm in a month
My weight: 23.5 - gain of 1 lb in a month
I am already too big for most 12-18 month clothing now. I have started wearing 18-24 month old tops but my legs aren't so long so 12-18 month old pants seem to fit me fine.

Here is my progress against some developmental milestones:
Mastered Skills(Most children can do)
• Combines syllables into wordlike sounds - Yes
• Stands while holding onto something - Yes

Emerging Skills(Half of children can do)
• Uses pincer grasp to pick up objects - Yes
• Cruises while holding onto furniture - Yes

Advanced Skills(A few children can do)
• Bangs objects together - Yes
• Plays patty cake - No, but I will smack hands if placed in front of me, like "giving five"
• Says "dada" and "mama" to the right parent (is specific) - No

My Mexx outfit from Nonna

Here's a photo of me in a pile of leaves. I am wearing the new outfit that Nonna gave me yesterday when we visited her in Windsor. Thank-you Nonna, it's gorgeous.

I play tag with my mom

I have started playing tag with my mom. We don't have footage of this yet but its soon to come.

I play with the "walk n' ride" toy

My Aunt and Uncle gave me this the "Playskool busy basics step start walk n' ride" when I visited them in June 2006. In this clip I play with it but I don't use it to walk yet.

Grrr, my mom makes me laugh

In this clip my mom surprises me then makes me laugh

My mom cut my hair today

My mom cut my hair today while I was sleeping. She used scissors only as whenever she tried to use the clippers I would wake up from the buzzing sound. She tried cutting my hair while I was awake but I kept turning my head to see what she was doing so it became impossible. Here's what my new do looks like:

Here's a videoclip of mom trying to use the clippers on me. It doesn't go very well.

It plays lullabies & nature sounds

I got a new present from my grandparents this past weekend. It plays lullabies and nature music. I found another way to play with it though. Watch to see.

I should have dressed up as Spiderman

Watch how I travel along the walls. I should have dressed up as Spiderman for Halloween.