8 Months!

Hi everyone!

Well, I have been a very busy boy this month.

Crawling: I have become quite the pro at crawling. I've been getting so good and fast that Daddy had to put the gates up on the stairs.

Sitting up: Most babies learn to sit up by themselves before they learn to crawl. I was able to sit up if Mommy or Daddy put me in that position, but I couldn't get there by myself. Since I learned to crawl first, I have been crawling across the room, sitting up, and promptly falling over. This has caused Mommy & Daddy a bit of stress because I kept falling over & bumping my head before they could get to me. Luckily, I have now learned to catch myself with my hands if I tip over, so I don't bump my head nearly as often now!

Standing: Since I posted last, I have become very good at standing up. I try to stand up every chance I get. Mommy & Daddy really have to watch me because I often try to stand up against things that are not very sturdy. In the past couple of days I have been learning to get down from standing. It takes me a while, but most times I can get to a sitting or hands/knees position by myself. I can balance pretty well now - I often let go with one or both hands, just barely leaning on the table for support, so my hands are free to play with whatever I find there. My favorite things are remote controls and the phone.

Cruising: I also have started cruising - that means walking along while holding onto furniture (or Mommy or Daddy's hands). I'm getting pretty brave - I can cruise along the coffee table, the couch, in my crib. I have also been reaching out to grab onto something other than what I'm currently holding onto.

Eating: I have my good days and bad days. Some days I don't want to eat much of any solids, but other days, I'll eat 2 or 3 tablespoons of food. I am also able to eat some finger foods. I love Cheerios - Mommy says they're good for keeping me quiet while we're out and about. Today I also had some peas (with the skins removed) and some tiny pieces of chicken.

On Sunday I will be 8 months old. I have my Dr. appt on Tuesday the 8th, so I will have an update on my weight and length then.