NINO

There used to be an organization called NINO, for "nine in nine out," who felt after spending nine months in the belly, a baby should spend the next nine months being worn next to the belly (or on the back, as the case may be). And they hit the nail on the head! At nine months Brandt suddenly likes playing around on the floor alone for extended periods of time. Brandt's newest game: he slithers with a block (which I think is impressive considering he still only uses 3 of his 4 limbs to propel himself) into the circle of fun and hangs out in there.

Hey look--Brandt's signing "play." Not really, but I expect him to start signing soon. He's been signing milk for a while, but I think he's just practicing the gesture rather than really communicating, kinda like saying "mamamamama" to the mirror or truck.