Letters to Candor: 9 months

My dear Candor Sage,

You heralded in the new year as a 9-month-old! What joy to have celebrated your first Christmas this past month. It's been a rough year as we are still in the midst of a pandemic, but God has displayed His steadfast love toward us again and again. He has kept us and continues to hold us fast. We are so thankful you're well, your siblings are well, and that God's mercy has ushered us into this new year. Your smile and sweet presence brighten us all up. You're sitting sturdily, grasping soft finger foods with your thumb and forefinger, and sleeping well at night. You're happiest in my arms/sling, and in the company of your siblings. You're eating 2-3 meals a day, wearing size 3 diapers, 3-6 month and 6-9 month clothing, and size 0 shoes. Nursing is still going strong, averaging 5 times a day. You now tend to nurse on your tummy, which is such a funny quirk. We get in all the CanCan cuddles we can with you and keep imploring for you not to grow up. We enjoy you so as a little babe, but as your sister Serene says, "You get cuter as you grow up." This is true and we are thankful to be here for it all.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Candor at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 months and his birth story.