Dear Doster - 8 Months

What a month it’s been!  For sure the highlight of my month was the first snow day that we spent together.  I was able to work from home and we got some quality time together.  I only took you outside for a few minutes, but you LOVED the snow.  Poor guy, I dressed you in so many layers that you could barely move!

A few weeks later, we were back at home for round 2.  This time we were joined by Daddy.

Other milestones include your first night away from home!  GrandD and Pop watched you on Superbowl Sunday, and your dad and I enjoyed a night out.  I have to say, I slept like a rock.  It was nice, but I missed you!

We also swapped out the carrier car seat for the big one.  You started to look a little cramped in it to me.  We’re still getting used to the Britax.  That also meant a stroller update.  You seem to like your new positioning--- I think it allows you to see more.

Now for your stats:

Size:

My little chunk!  I don’t have your actual measurements, but you were 19lbs 1 oz a week ago when you had your ears checked.  Those size 3 diapers are starting to look a little snug to me!

Feeding:

You are a food champ!  We continue to do 4 bottles per day, but you seem to be more interested in baby food.  You’re favorites are still squash and sweet potatoes, but we've tried almost everything.  We continue to introduce a new food every 3(ish) days.  We are still doing level 2 foods, but will probably bump up to level 3 any day now.  You are so cute when you eat.  You hang that mouth wide open, and you do this funny grunt noise. 

I’m sorry to say, but I am weaning off the pumping.  I’m just not producing that much, so it doesn't make too much sense to carry on.  This could be your last month with milk from me, and that breaks my heart just a little.

Sleeping:

You are still a fantastic sleeper, going about 12 hours most nights.  Occasionally you’ll wake up around hour 10 and cry a little, but soothe yourself back to sleep.  On nights when you are in pain from teething, you let us know, poor guy.

Personality:

You are so much fun.  You love to laugh and love making us laugh too.  What a happy guy!  Your face lights up when you see a familiar face, and it melts my heart when it happens.  You are happy to be around people, but you are also pretty happy chilling by yourself in small doses, which makes me really proud. 

Development:

You are a pro at sitting now.  On occasion you move from sitting position to crawl position, though you aren't crawling yet.  You still roll, turn, or sometimes scoot a little to get to your destination. 

You have very good hand-eye coordination.  You grab what you want, and move things around.  You can turn pages in your book, clap, play patty cake, and pull hair.  You are an expert at putting anything in your mouth!

Overall, you are such a joy to be around.  Being your mom makes me so happy.  I don’t have the history of being the most patient person, so thank you for being so easy on me.  









Okay, one more video just for fun (technically, you are 8 months and 1 day here):