Happy 8 Months Madelyn!

She had a little help getting to this position, but she sure is excited about it!



Loving her toes




Side view to show very adorable chubby cheeks



Happy girl!

Things I want to remember about this month:

Madelyn....

* is MOBILE!  She is a pro at the Army crawl and can pull herself across the floor super fast to get to something she wants

* cut her third tooth (top right) but it's barely visible

* sits steadily, and can almost get herself from her tummy to a sitting position

* is very vocal- the gurgling sound is her newest fun noise

* has perfected the pincer grasp

* finally started eating baby foods- suddenly she can't get enough!

* loves Cheerios, puffs, small pieces of bananas, pears, and zucchini, and so far all the baby foods

* takes a bath like a big girl in the tub

* is showing the first signs of seperation anxiety

* is outgrowing most of her 9 month clothing

* has a lot of hair

* is easy-going

* opens and closes her fists like she's waving

* says MaMaMa and DaDaDa

* survives on very few naps

* likes to start her day early (as in before 6am)

Things that have suddenly become very challenging:

* getting a shower when Maddie is awake

* leaving the room where she is playing

* going out to a restaurant for a meal

* trying to read or eat something while holding Madelyn

* changing a diaper

* pulling clothes over her head and arms