Xol is 9 months today. She is such a dream. She’s growing so quickly. I’m enjoying every single minute! To recap: Xol kicked eye surgery’s ass. She has 2 teeth. She now says mom, mama, dada, and something that sounds like hey! She mimics words by often repeating the 1st sound (when she is in the mood), She rolls around the floor to get where she wants (even doing “3 pt turns”), “crawls” backwards only, rocks on her hands and knees, walks and stands with support, in a standing position- moves from one piece of furniture to the next and can drink from a straw sippy cup (just started these last two)! She is still breastfed and gets mostly home made baby food, but when she doesn’t, she has organic fruits or veggies and oatmeal. Nothing else, but on a couple of occasions she has tried bean juice, water, apple juice and a rice cake! Some other milestones include her (obviously) smiling, laughing (old news), giving kisses, waving, playing pat a cake, giving high fives, being adorable in general. She also dealt with stranger anxiety and currently with separation anxiety. Although the last two are emotional milestones, they are my least favorite! Xol is very curious and even as young as her 2nd week has always been very alert and observant. Shes loved to drop things and watch me pick them up for several months now but in the last couple months she gas graduated to shoving things in crevices that she knows are hard for me to get to. She likes to watch my reaction and will even have a “stare down” with me. She is almost always happy. She never cries for no reason. She is very affectionate! She lays her head on your shoulder, caresses your face, and gives hugs. (By “you” I mean me…or abuelita Elida). As I write this she should be sleeping but she is rolling about the bed and shoving her sock in my face. I’m planning her first birthday party and mentally preparing to go back to work in the next couple of weeks (date keeps changing!). Currently loving my life and thanking God every chance I get!! I’m a sucker for Xol. I love you mija…

EDIT: I forgot to mention she “sings” when I sing, she gives me objects when I ask for them…(nicely), she shakes her head no, and she rocks her body back and forth when there is music on, I am singing, or if the mood strikes her!