Height: about 29 inches
Weight: about 19 lbs
Head Circumference: about 18 inches
Movement: You sit for hours and play with your toys or sisters. You still topple over though when you get tired. You haven't quite mastered how to put your hand down to catch yourself. You are starting to slide backwards when laying on your belly but no crawling motions yet. I think maybe by 9 months you will be there, even though I am totally fine with you staying where I put you.
Eating Habits/New Foods: Your pincher grip has just started. You get that pointer finger out and point for things. You are starting to eat what we eat for dinner and I will just add water and puree it for you. We have had some trouble with constipation so your new breakfast routine is prunes and oatmeal to try to keep you going regularly. You love smoothies and pouches now. We are still waiting for a tooth so you can really get into eating some bigger things!
Sleeping Patterns: Sleep has been the same. Although you are going through a brain leap, your sleep didn't change hallelujah! You wake around 5, eat and go right back to bed till 8. Sleeping from 8 to 8 with 2 naps.
Sounds/Words: You said your first word and it was Mama!! The first time was in the pool when you were crying and wanted me to come rescue you from swim lessons. Now you say it often. You also make a new face when you are surprised that is so cute!
New discoveries/accomplishments:
-Your 1st word was Mama
-You play peekaboo by yourself and it is precious
-You can float on your own. We are almost done with swim lessons but are still struggling on flipping over when face down.
-You are a champ at sitting and playing with your toys.
-You can sometimes do the drink sign when you want your water while eating.
-You started gymnastics at My Gym
-You can hang from a bar for a good 5 seconds
Places you went/Adventures: We stayed home this month, but it was full of new beginnings for school for your sisters and lots of 1 on 1 time with Mommy! You now go to My Gym and you absolutely love it! Your grip is amazing and you love dancing and singing songs with all the other babies. Separation time does not phase you at all. Probably bc you are used to it at church and are the chillest baby ever! You are starting to favor me more though and reach for me when someone else is holding you.
Clothes: You are still in size 4 diapers and are in 6-9 month clothes! We do overnight diapers but the leaking hasn't happened lately since you got better about your sleeping through the night.
Sisters update: Delainey is still obsessed and has become more of a mother hen than ever. Probably bc I am giving her a little more freedom with you since you aren't as fragile. One time she was playing with you in your room and she carries you out with a new outfit on. She said she thought you needed an outfit change so she did. You are her little doll LOL. They surely love you!!
Month 8 was great getting to have a little more one on one time with you. I am so glad you are able to do gymnastics and classes just like your sisters did! You will be crawling around before we know it! I have loved this age so much!!
