This past month was definitely characterized by physical development! He's a bright little boy, and as soon as he figures out a new skill, he takes off with it! It's like the light switch is turned on and it's not going off! It's so much fun to watch him practice, work through, and figure these skills out (specific ones in the following list). He works so hard, and is so proud of him self when he finally does something! It makes me and Paul very proud, too!
-he is sitting all by him self all the way all the time
-he is also crawling all over the place!! he finally figured out how get up and move! and he hasn't stopped! he loves being on the ground chasing toys, Vance, playing with anything and everything he can his hands on.
-he also just figured out how to pull to his knees and then to his feet - which he actually seems to enjoy more than crawling! he'll crawl over to something, and then stand up (refer to previous blog post).
-just the other day he decided he wasn't going to eat pureed foods any more. the other week a friend of ours sent him some Baby Num-Nums and he loved them! i think he liked being able to feed himself, so he just decided that he wasn't going to be spoon fed any more and he was only going to feed himself. it's been a challenge finding things that he can, and will, actually eat, though - we tried cut up kiwi, grapes, avocado, bananas, and black beans, and he didn't like any of those; so then I made some oatmeal bites and roasted sweet potatoes, and he actually liked those!
-he's also developed a pretty good pincher grip for an 8 month old, if I may say so myself. the teacher in me is quite pleased! he's able to pick up those small pieces and get them to his mouth - whether or not they actually make into his mouth is not always happening.
-he's responding to his name more
-he remembers where things are - especially things we don't want him playing with. like the dirty vacuum cleaner, his monitor in the chair by his crib, the chair legs that he wants to climb on
-he's becoming a love-bug - he loves to give "kisses", bear hugs, and just cuddle up!
Love this little guy so much. He is our sweet miracle, and blessing each and every day. We are so thankful for him and treasure every moment.
God Bless
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