Jumpingjack Mia turns 9 months old today. She has clocked in at 8kg and 69.5cm. Here is a look back at the last 29 action-packed days. For the grandmas with their tally sheets out, the firsts for this month include:

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climbing the obstacle course at the local play area



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first Italian cuisine: mom's homemade lasagna mash



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first Indian cuisine: curried lentils



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first word: ma-ma... and Dad's still smarting from this one



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holding her bottle by herself... and even getting 90% in her mouth!



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putting herself to sleep... well sort of, usually after an extended period of hysterics and jumping in the crib



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skillfully turns pages of her books... faster than mom or dad can read



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seeking out hidden toys



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cruising... especially around any area we've deemed off limits



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standing alone momentarily



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understands the meaning of "NO"... and chooses to ignore it with a big grin