Growing So Big- 8 months

Here you are now at 8 months old. Although you

are my only child who is not sleeping through the night, 

I have realized that I need you just as much as you need me.

Whether your little cry in the night means you are hungry or 

that you need to be reassured you are not alone; forever

my arms will cuddle you no matter what the cause. 

Your disposition reminds me of many admirable women I know. 

You are calm and gentle yet have such great inner strength. 

Do not underestimate the size because you can handle just about anything...

from big brother's hugs and tickle matches to a busy day in the car.

Every girl has her limits and when you become exhausted you just have to cry until you

are put to bed...in your bed only! Yes, this makes for a sleepless night for the family

when we are away from home. But guess what, no one complains because we

love you sissy baby! 

Your spirit is so gentle and it's easy to make you laugh.

It's not always easy to hide in the game of hide and seek with you.

You give our hiding spots away because you anticipate being found

and can't keep your laughter inside!

I tend to laugh at things most people may not think is funny and I sense

you may have the same gifting! The outbursts come when we may be least

expecting it, but it almost always has something to do with what Cayman

or Cohen just did. 

Of course daddy tickles your heart every time he walks in the room and speaks to you.

Your eyes tell the story of a daddy's love just like what was captured in the picture above.

Memorial Weekend 2012.  You are our third and we are now complete. 

You, too will live to know all about your Grandma Casey just as Cayman

and Cohen are experiencing. 

Snort, sniff, snort sniff! When I was a baby, I made the exact sound and facial

expression as you are having fun with now. This is what you look like when you make those noises.

It's funny how contagious it is because when you start we all end up doing it at the same time! 

The wrestling matches have begun. You are very proud of the fact

that you can make it difficult for me to change diapers now by rolling over,

and over...and over...and over...

When we catch you on a good day you actually have quite a bit to say!

The time has come where we must say goodbye...or should I say...

until we meet again.  Who can resist leaving when you are there showing how you can wave.

We love watching you wave your arm and milk your fingers to say "Hello" or "Goodbye."

Love,

        mom

8 months

1. 18.5 pounds

2. Scooting around the ground, but not yet crawling.

3. Would rather eat several small meals than 3 big meals.

4. Can pick up tiny objects in your fingers.

5. Tickle spots: neck, ribs, thighs

6. Where size 9 month clothes.

7. Like to eat most anything.

8. Started sucking your left wrist. Yes, that's right...no pacifier, no thumb or blanket...the wrist!