9 months

And just like that, another month has passed!  This month we didn't cross any major milestones off the list, but they are both still working hard at mastering sitting up and crawling!  Xander is great at sitting, but still can't be trusted to not be surrounded by pillows.  The one time I didn't surround him, he got distracted by the dog walking by and fell over and hit his head on the hardwood floor 🤦 Londyn is great sitting up as long as something is in front of her that interests her.  She constantly wants to be on her belly.. So will fall backwards and roll to her tummy the second you give her the opportunity 😂 Poor thing is trying SO HARD to crawl.  She is currently really good at getting into the downward dog position.. but then drops her tummy and goes backwards.  We think she'll be a crab walker.  Xander doesn't really have an interest in crawling.  He's good just laying on his tummy and chewing a teether 🙄 But he does enjoy standing and can do so for a few minutes with very little support.  Xander's top front teeth have come in!  He has the most adorable little gap 😍😍  So current teeth score is Xander-4 Londyn-0 😂😂
This month they have discovered their love for water!! We have had a few pool days at mimi and papas and quickly learned they have no interest in being in those boat things made for babies.  We have to hold them in swimming position in the water where they can kick and splash in the water.  Xander also enjoys sticking his entire face in the water 😲 and Londyn tries to lick/drink the water 😑.  They both absolutely LOVE swimming!!
The main concern this month mainly has to do with me.  I am so terrified of them choking.. so I've been avoiding trying any kind of finger foods with them.  Londyn is super finicky and won't put anything in her mouth even if you paid her.  Girl can't stand a dirty hand.  On the opposite side of the spectrum, Xander puts EVERYTHING in his mouth.. from teethers to socks to his mom's nose.. you name it.. it's going in his mouth.  So I tried the little numnum teething biscuits with him and he bit off a huge chunk and gagged on it and I freaked out.  It scared me to death.  So I'm terrified to give them anything besides babyfood.  It's a totally irrational fear but I can't shake it.  I know there will be times they gag on new textures and flavors and I know its normal.  My brain knows that but I just can't stop panicking when it does happen.  And I feel bad because Xander is getting bored with babyfood and I know he is ready to try some solids!! This momma needs to get a grip 😥
Ya'll.. in 3 months my babies will be A YEAR OLD.  what?!?! how?!?!! They have their 9 month well check on the 19th.  Hopefully the doc can talk me off the ledge about the finger foods.  Can pediatricians prescribe xanax to moms? Asking for a friend.

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