8 Months Old!

As I stand here typing this blog update, I think about how many new things I can do since I last updated my blog...

I am really really close to crawling now! I am very excited about the prospect of moving FORWARD, as I seem to be able to go sideways, backward, and even do a 360. Mommy and Daddy keep demonstrating for me. But, part of me also would just rather start walking, as I have learned how to balance on my feet and hands, I just can't get fully upright yet.

Mamo sent me a beautiful quilt she made for me. It has all these brain-boosting colors that are fun to look at! This weekend was a busy one, though, so the quilt didn't get too much use. We had lots of errands and chores to do - apparently Daddy thought it was time to baby-proof the house (and ruin all the possible fun I could have with the contents of the kitchen cabinets).

I am starting to get the hang of chewing food, so Mommy makes me try practically everything on her plate. The past two weeks have included blueberries, asparagus, bread, bananas, cherries, peas and graham crackers.

Mommy and Daddy told me I had to put new bath towels on my Santa list - this picture is evidence why. I am just too big for the infant towels, and it is too cold in December to air dry! I still enjoy my naked time, its just shorter than it was in the summer. As far as my Santa list, I keep trying to think of stuff I want besides newspaper.

Another new trick I have learned is taking off my socks. I especially like to take both of them off and chew on them in the car. The other day, when Mommy and I went grocery shopping, I pulled one off in the parking lot and threw it on the ground (I figured we could pick it up later). Well, Mommy didn't notice until we got to the Bakery. So, we put all the groceries back, ran out to the parking lot and retrieved my pink sock. We went back into the store. By the time we got back to Bakery, I was back down to one sock
again. Mommy should have learned the first time!

Its almost time for me to go to bed (which is a whole new experience now that I can sit up on my own, btw). I want to close out with this picture of me in the sweater Granny bought me. I love how warm and cuddly this pink sweater is, and I really like the extra room at the top of the hood, it makes me look like one of Santa's elves (or a baby unicorn)!

Love to all and happy holidays!

Laniebug