8 Month Update

Our big boy turned 8 months on Monday. Some of things he's done over the last month?

- He sits totally unassisted and does not like to be propped up by anything. He also scootches on his behind and will "barrel roll" from a sitting position to get to things he wants.

- He does not crawl (yet) but can get pretty much anywhere he wants by doing the worm on his stomach or pushing himself around by digging in his heels when he's on his back

-He's got quite the temper! He's started yelling and screeching when he doesn't get what he wants. Lovely! We are both trying to let him know that the yelling isn't okay. Usually a firm "George, no" will get his attention. For a few minutes.

-He's belly laughing, which is just the best! Daddy gets the best belly laughs by tossing George's red ball in the air. Not sure why that's funny? But it sure is cute.

- George is officially a carnivore. He had homemade chicken, carrot and sweet potato puree a few days ago and loved it. I tried it too and it was yummy.

- Clingy-ness is setting in. He can play independently, which is great, but when he wants to be held, that's it. He will not allow himself to be put down at all.

- His favorite toys are oldies and goodies - hand me downs from his 10-year-old and 6-year-old cousins Peter and Kaylei - a little tykes banjo and a rotary telephone toy. Plus, he is really loving his blocks and his stacking ring toy. Anything he can bang together and make noise with.

- He's figured out the sippy cup. Finally.

- He's still completely toothless!

There's definitely more but I think I've covered the highlights. He's quite the sweet little man!