8 Months Old!

You're 8 months old today!

1.  I cannot believe how fast you are growing up!  You used to be a little baby who I could cuddle so close and you'd look up at me and snuggle in closer.  Now, you want to do your own thing and you're developing a big personality.

2. You have 8 teeth - yes, that's right 8.  And the last two sets that have come in, cut through 3 at a time.

3.  You went to your first hockey game this past month.  The UMD Bulldogs played the Wisconsin Badgers at Amsoil Arena.  You were fascinated by all the people and got a little scared when I jumped up because the Bulldogs scored.  You recovered quickly and handled the second goal as if it was no big deal.  We are so excited to continue to take you to the games and share with you our love for hockey.

4.  You sit up on your own.  There's no need for the boppee anymore...you're just a sitting machine without any assistance.

5.  Besides saying mama this month, you also said dada.  But your favorite words (which aren't really words) are ba, ga, ya, and ah.  It's so fun to see your face light up as you say one of them.

6.  You eat 3 meals of solid foods a day.  It makes life interesting, in more than one way.

7.  You love kids and babies.  Whenever we see one out in public, you cannot take your eyes off of them.  You also get very excited when we arrive at daycare and there are several kids playing in your room.  They love to see you too and come up to greet you every morning.  Also, this weekend, you loved watching Liz (momma's friend Amanda's daughter).  When we tried to take a picture together, you were swinging your arm to touch Liz's head.  We of course had to teach you gentle because she is such a new baby! 

8.  You want everything of ours.  And if you get your hand on something, it goes directly to your mouth.  It sure makes life interesting when we are carrying our cell phone or the home phone, not to mention, when you see us with food or something to drink.  I could name off several more things...but let's just summarize and say, you want everything and you want it in your mouth.

Happy 8 month birthday little man.  Love you to the moon and back.