Jake's 9 month appointment is next week, and I can't believe how much he's grown. We'll find out the specifics next week, but he's certainly advancing well. His top two teeth are coming in gangbusters, and the little bugger *really* knows how to bite!! His pincher grasp is very advanced- between that and the biting, I have bruises all up and down my arms, no lie.

He's really crawling everywhere now, army-style. Well, I think it makes him look more like a baby lizard than an army guy, but he's definitely mobile. He's also putting everything in his mouth- "Don't eat that, please" is fast becoming our most-spoken phrase. If he's crawling around (like right now), and goes quiet for a moment or two, Andrew and I both jump up and run to him, assuming he's found something to try to eat!

He frequently gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth, although he's not crawling like that yet. However, he *just* started to use that position to sit up! We've caught him a few times doing it- he gets on his hands and knees, and then swings one leg under his butt, and ta-da! It's a big deal, but we'll have to lower his crib mattress soon, I guess. He's also really enjoying standing, and can do it with only one hand on the piece of furniture of his choice. Only once has he pulled himself into a standing position, but we know it's just a matter of time.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go figure out what he's got in his mouth, and then get him ready for bed.