SULA 9 MONTHS- SEPTEMBER

17 lbs 28 inches
September was another big month for her! It’s amazing how you think one month is just so big in terms of amount of new accomplishment and there is no way the next can out do it and yet it does! Every time without fail.

Sula learned to follow mama around the house on September 16th! Up until this point she has remained in one room even if I go to another. Well one day she decided she didn’t want to stay in the room and followed me. Now she thinks it funny! If I go into the garage to put laundry in the washing machine and leave her in the family room she will crawl into the living room and hide between the couch and the window. Freaks me out, I call for her and she is quiet. Then when I find her she laughs and laughs as to say “gotcha mama!” It really is hilarious. She is not little anymore.

She finally said “dada” on September 19th and that made Damien so happy! She said it while I was feeding her in the highchair while visiting my parents in Madras. My mom noticed it first and Damien said he heard it too. His little bear now says dada so proudly all the time now.

The little miss started walking on September 21st! That's correct, you heard me...walking! She has been super active and walking while holding on to people and furniture but two weeks ago she decided to venture out into the world unassisted. We were watching the tv and playing with Sula and Damien was laying down to the side of the ottoman and I was sitting on the couch. Sula was standing holding on to the ottoman and wanted to see her daddy. He was far enough away that she couldn't just reach for him but too close for her to drop down and crawl so without hesitation she moved her little foot forward and put it down, got her balanced and then moved her other little foot forward. We totally freaked and praised Sula! She was so proud of herself and as always smiled and laughed. From that moment on she has been taking a few more steps each day. She can now walk a good 4 feet before she loses her balance. How did our little girl go from just laying in one spot and sleeping all day to happy go lucky energetic walking big girl.