Braden - 8 Months

Braden at 8 months:

*Loves to sleep on his tummy with butt sticking up

*Can army crawl across the floor in seconds

*BUT is starting to get up on his hands and knees and rock back and forth

*Loves to play peek-a-boo

*Can get from a sitting position to tummy without falling

*Hates to get his diaper changed, and won't lay still...making changing a diaper a big challenge

*Still nursing

*And still not a fan of taking a bottle

*But we have started using a sippy cup and he likes that, so we will most likely just be skipping the bottle stage

*Loves pulling his socks off and playing with his feet

*Learned to fake cough AND when to use it in the same day

*Starting to eat more real food

*Grabs at anything within reach

*Smiles and giggles all day long

*Loves to "talk" and make noises and yell

*Favorite word is DADA

*Is starting to say "mum" for mom

*Gets very excited when he's sees Mom, Dad and Alexa

*Has a very strong grip

*Can pick up finger foods and feed himself

*Sleeps through the night most of the time

*Takes 2 naps during the day (1.5 - 2 hours each)

*Takes baths in the big tub and loves it

*Just starting to pull himself up on furniture, can't quite do it alone yet

*Still likes playing in the saucer

*Loves reading books

*Has two teeth (bottom front two)

*HUGE mama's boy, doesn't let me out of his sight and needs to be held or sitting in my lap at all times

*Loves to be outside and on walks

*Is very ticklish: neck, tummy, feet, sides, legs

*Is a snuggler, especially with Mommy

*Sits in his high chair and bounces up and down while waiting for his food

*Is fascinated by Alexa and laughs at her when she jumps and run around like a crazy girl

*Has the biggest blue eyes and brightest smile ever

We can't believe how fast the past 8 months has gone. You are growing up so fast but we love watching you learn new stuff every day. You have a laugh that is contagious and a smile that can melt hearts. You are such a sweet boy and we are so blessed to have you as ours.

We love you!

Dad

Mom

&
Alexa