MOBILE, MOBILE, MOBILE!! This little guy doesn't slow down and I know I am having a hard time keeping up with him. I can't believe 8 months have gone by already. Before you know it, I will be planning a 1 year old's birthday party! Jonathan continues to be on the move. He has been crawling since he was 6 months old, pulling up onto the couch, crawling over mom and dad when we lie down on the floor (and anything else that stands in his way!) he has discovered the stairs and is able to climb up the entire flight of stairs (with us right behind) and to his room. I just wish that he got the concept that you CANNOT go down the stairs face first. Luckily he has not attempted it, but is still pretty curious as to how he's going to get down. Just this past week, he is starting to let go of whatever his standing on, and making attempts to take a step. I know...I'm not ready for that one yet. You cannot take your eyes off of him. Gross motor wise, it is unbelievable what he can do. Fine motor is getting better, too! Steve is really holding out for a lefty! He is hoping to train Jonathan to be a left handed pitcher!! He does have a small football toy that he likes to play with and he often tries to throw it overhand to daddy. He is mastering the pincer grip to pick up his cereal, and is getting better with getting the cereal to his mouth versus all over the floor! He is still eating great! This last month he really took off with his eating. We had to up his serving sizes to 3.5 oz of food followed by a 4.5oz bottle. I was worried about his little belly being able to tolerate that much food, but doesn't seem to be problem right now! He has mastered holding his bottle on his own! I know this sounds selfish, but that has been so helpful allowing me to keep one hand free while I am feeding!! He has 2 bottom teeth that finally came in, but I have yet to get a picture of those! Hopefully I can catch a picture of those soon!
Jonathan is now becoming more vocal! He has been saying "dad" or "dadda" and now says "ma" or "mom". For some reason, though, he only seems to say "mom" or should I say cry "mom" when he's hungry or tired. He woke up one night (because I think he moved too far up in the bed and hit his head) and I heard a very distinct "Mom!" in the monitor. I went in to check, but by the time I got there, he was back to sleep. He will make a "unh" sound to call the dogs, and will sometimes just "bababa" while we are in the car driving. He is finally working his way out of his 6 month clothes and the 6-9 mo, and 9 mo clothes are fitting better. We still take him to the pool 1-2x a week and he wants to just let go of Steve or me and take off in the water. One time, I let him go and let him go under water for a while, and when I brought him back up, he just caught his breath and went on about his business. He never cries, or fusses. He loves the water!!
A part of me is a little sad because I used to treasure the time at night with Jonathan when he was just dozing off and would just snuggle on my chest. Now, he doesn't want to be held and the other night, actually reached out for his crib and didn't want to be held. I know, I know, all of my veteran mommies are telling me to just go with it. It is a true blessing, but I sure do miss my snuggle time with him. So he we go again, off to another month. After I write this, I am always so anxious to see what the next month will bring!
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