Everett: 8 Months

Everett you have become such a busy boy. Always busy playing, throwing, and talking.

It has been a roller coaster month as far as naps and mornings are concerned. 

Between a cold, teething pains, and rolling over in your crib, day time sleeping went from on average 4 hours a day to 2 hours a day if we were lucky.

We figured out why you were only rolling over in your crib and on our bed. You don't like the carpet.

With lots of crib and our bed practice you are now rolling over from your tummy to your back.

My favorite thing that happened this month was you starting to reach out your arms to be held.

First haircut! We took about an inch off and it is still long.

This month you started grinding your teeth and it is the most awful sound.

Teething pains also started this month and your 5th tooth came in. Number 6 will be any day now.

You have developed quite the set of lungs and love using your voice at a very high pitch sometimes.

At the grocery store you make everyone around you so happy. You just love smiling at everyone.

We got a bird feeder and you love watching the birds.

Watching the cars drive by our apartment is by far your favorite activity. That smile and excitement you get is the most wonderful thing I see all day.

You like to pat your knee and sometimes you will do it during a hand clapping song.

You sneeze in the sun.

New foods this month was peanut butter, rice crackers, yogurt bites, cucumbers, marinara sauce, balsamic vinaigrette, and lemons. The cucumbers have been a favorite for soothing your gums and surprisingly you loved the lemon. 

Some days you like oatmeal and other days you won't have anything to do with it.

Pacifiers finally served a purpose this month by putting them in the freezer and letting you chew on them.

After our walks you help mom bring the mail in by holding it in your stroller.

There is never a time when you have a dry top on. (from all the drool)

You love taking selfies, especially with dad.

You can drink from a sippy cup and an open cup as long as we hold them for you.

You like to play with your hair especially while falling asleep.

Humidity and bath time makes your hair curly.

Everett you are becoming quite the character. You are spunky and sometimes a little cranky. You aren't very patient and get frustrated easily. At the same time you are happy and so curious about everything. The outdoors continue to amaze you. You have a kindness and gentle love that melts your mommy's heart. Every day your smile, curiosity, and obvious love for all those around you continues to grow. It won't be long before you are crawling and then walking. You so badly want to crawl and pull yourself up. Don't rush into it to quickly. Stay my little baby for as long as you want.