8 Months!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Well ... today is my 8 month "birthday!" And you know what that means ... cupcake picture!

Now that I'm a lot older, I am a very busy girl! Therefore, I didn't really want to pose with a silly cupcake, I wanted to eat it! Yummy!

I tried to sneak a bite but only got a little lick.

That frosting sure tasted yummy! I am certainly my mother's daughter because I like sweets! In fact, my favorite foods are fruits. I eat my veggies but I much prefer the fruits. Lately I'm loving apple-cherry and pear-pineapple mixed with my rice cereal!

Other cool things that I'm doing in my 8th month include ...

*I am a really good "traveler." I am Mom's little side-kick and go everywhere with her. I especially like going shopping with her when I get to sit like a big girl in my stroller.

*I'm talking up a storm when I'm at home with people I know really well. However, I sometimes get kind of shy and quiet when I'm not at home or when I don't know people really well. My main words are "Mama," "Mom," "Dadda," and "Babba" (bottle). I make lots of other sounds and I like to blow bubbles!

*My favorite new toy is my car! I love being able to scoot all around!

*I am pretty close to crawling! I want to do it so badly but just can't seem to figure out how to stay up on my knees. Every time I'm sitting, I try to lean forward and I get one little scoot but then I fall on my tummy. Ugh -- it is frustrating! But I'll get it one of these days. Here's a picture of me trying to crawl.

*And like I mentioned earlier, I am quite the "busy body!" I get into everything and like to "help" in any way I can. The other day, Papa came over and helped Mom paint the bathroom. He's the world's best painter but I thought I'd give him a hand with the painting!

*Because I'm so busy, I am now finally taking regular naps! Horray! Mom is so proud of me! As many of you know, I have not been the best sleeper (napping or through the night). But, I'm starting to do a little better. I take 2 naps a day and have increased my nap time from 30 minutes to 1-2 hours at a time. And, I'm finally loving to sleep in my crib for naps! As far as the nights go, I make it all the way through the night several times a week. However, some mornings I like to get up around 3 or 4 am and I'm ready to play! I am "wide-eyed and bushy-tailed" and just can't understand why Mom and Dad don't want to play at that hour. But for the most part, my sleeping habits have GREATLY improved!

Lots of love from this 8 month old!