8 Months

Our little guy is now 8 months old! I’ll let the pictures and the video do most of the talking. He’s been working on standing with one hand on something for support, even letting go for a split second before landing on his bum. He also has mastered the pincer grasp and stuffs food in his mouth at an alarming pace. He’s UNSWADDLED in his crib (this is a big deal for us), and can find his paci in the middle of the night. He also practices rocking on his hands and knees in the crib. He’s waved at a few people (the dentist’s office ladies and Erin!), but still won’t show his dad. The kid is stubborn!

What else? His sense of humor is coming along. He’ll have little fits of giggles unrelated to anything that’s happening at the time, like he’s either imagining what would be funny, or remembering something. I could be imagining that, but I’m pretty sure there’s more to it than just a random laugh.

Anyhoo, we’re both head over heels for him, and he seems to have taken a liking to us as well. =) I’m really tired, and headed to bed. His sleep is coming along, but we still have a good number of rough nights. Did I mention he was stubborn?

Sweet smiles!

Belly rolls. Hug Time book from Pa and Mimi is a favorite.

Valentines day photos took a few tries.

Love this outfit.

Trying out the backpack- Thanks Jaime and Kalista!

Huge brown eyes, Check.

Peas are not a hit.

Another brand new skill- he can eat a whole bottle on his own!

Standing in the crib- he can pull up on the rail!

Handsome!

Messing with the babyproofing.

He caught me looking at him!

And last but not least, a funny video. Watch till the end- he goes all limbs akimbo on us. Also note- the leg he whacks out to the side here and there is actually a calculated move. He’s turning! Ha! I lol every time I watch this thing.