8 months, happy. 8 months, so big! That is one of the things we have been working on, So big, a "trick" you have done, though you have not quite mastered, and it is just so adorable watching you do it.
Life continues to be a joy each day with you, my only complaint is not having enough one on one time with you. We are always going and running. And you're in school most days or in someone's else care. But, we try to soak up special minutes with you and it is always such a pleasure.
You are active, as you were in utero, and not interested in sitting still when there are steps to climb or walls to pound on. You are also very persistent and very capable, attempting new tricks with an eager determination that allows you, usually, to master them before too long. Your most recent "trick" is the climbing of the stairs. You practice ALL OF THE TIME and, though it is not quite mastered, you have improved tremendously and are almost there. Changing your diaper becomes a battle of wills and though we do usually get the diaper sealed I can't guarantee that your pants are always on, particularly when many snaps are involved.
You are active, as you were in utero, and not interested in sitting still when there are steps to climb or walls to pound on. You are also very persistent and very capable, attempting new tricks with an eager determination that allows you, usually, to master them before too long. Your most recent "trick" is the climbing of the stairs. You practice ALL OF THE TIME and, though it is not quite mastered, you have improved tremendously and are almost there. Changing your diaper becomes a battle of wills and though we do usually get the diaper sealed I can't guarantee that your pants are always on, particularly when many snaps are involved.
You play well, and happily, all by yourself finding the same charm in your smile that we all see. You can talk to a wall while banging your open hands on it and this can truly amuse you for some time.
You still love your bottles and depend on them most for your nutrition though you've been slowly enjoying food more and more. Although it is usually baby food we give you, you are starting to show a preference for table food. You're starting to get the chew motion down in spite of having only the same two teeth you've had for the last 4 months. And, though you're teething again, still, always- we haven't seen another pearly white pop through. Not yet anyway.
Daycare has been going great and you seem to really enjoy your days there with Miss Cheryl and Phoebe. And, of course, your days with Uncle Mat are special to you and to him. In his care you learn new and exciting things that only Uncle Mat could ever teach.
8 months old and you weighed in at 18.10 pounds and 28 inches long. This is a 2 lb gain and 1.5 inches since your 6 month measurement. You are strong and solid, so this weight doesn't surprise me, but you are also very lean.
We started with the fall season events, my favorite, and we have enjoyed corn maizing, bon fires, pumpkin picking and more. And, though your first halloween was mostly uneventful, you sure did look cute in costume. For the Bright Eyes parade you wore a costume they donated to us, SHREK. I called you Shrek-er the whole day. It made me giggle. For Ryder's halloween classroom party and the Van Aken bash that night you wore the Tootsie Roll. Somehow, I don't have a great picture but you were my adorable Tootsie pop! Then on Halloween night, while your brothers ran around trick or treating, you strolled with me, giggling and looking adorable. I am sure next year you will hold a bigger hand of two of your brothers as you try to keep up as they go door to door.
Time goes too quickly, you're getting bigger every day. I wish I had more moments with you but I am so thrilled to have you with us as we go through our chaotic days. You are such a joy and we all love you so.
I love you, Decker!
8 months old and you weighed in at 18.10 pounds and 28 inches long. This is a 2 lb gain and 1.5 inches since your 6 month measurement. You are strong and solid, so this weight doesn't surprise me, but you are also very lean.
We started with the fall season events, my favorite, and we have enjoyed corn maizing, bon fires, pumpkin picking and more. And, though your first halloween was mostly uneventful, you sure did look cute in costume. For the Bright Eyes parade you wore a costume they donated to us, SHREK. I called you Shrek-er the whole day. It made me giggle. For Ryder's halloween classroom party and the Van Aken bash that night you wore the Tootsie Roll. Somehow, I don't have a great picture but you were my adorable Tootsie pop! Then on Halloween night, while your brothers ran around trick or treating, you strolled with me, giggling and looking adorable. I am sure next year you will hold a bigger hand of two of your brothers as you try to keep up as they go door to door.
Time goes too quickly, you're getting bigger every day. I wish I had more moments with you but I am so thrilled to have you with us as we go through our chaotic days. You are such a joy and we all love you so.
I love you, Decker!
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