EIGHT MONTHS OLD!

Ian is up to 20.5 pounds...although he lost some since we both were sick. He is 27 inches, and last measurement was in October at near 26 inches.

-Size 4 diapers still, and only 12 and 18 month clothes!
-Waves bye-bye!
-Pulls himself onto furniture and "cruises" around on anything he can use as a prop!
-A new favorite pasttime is clearing flat surfaces! He loves to pull everything off the table!
-Kneels often while playing, and raises himself up and down, bouncing!
-Bounces up and down in your arms when he wants you to move!
-Is learning to love solid food! His favorite right now are carrots and peaches!
-Thinks it is funny to chase after the puppy and kitty cat!
-Throws temper tantrums in the playpen, he does NOT wish to be contained.
-Loves to knock towers of blocks over, watch you rebuild, and promptly knock them over again!
-Tries to turn the pages of books...and truly enjoys being read to (he'll even interject his own commentary!)
-Wants to drink out of mommy's cup (but promptly spits the water out, stinker!)
-Self-entertains for 45 minutes or so regularly - as long as somebody is nearby!
-Stops in his tracks when he hears music!
-Banging on objects is one of his favorite pasttimes!
-Attempts to stand alone...holds himself up, then raises his hands up for a second or two!
-EASILY gets everywhere he wants to go by crawling --- quickly!
-Is learning the meaning of "no" and will even listen sometimes! :)
-He has 2 teeth now! Both of his bottom teeth are up!
-Gives kisses! They are open-mouthed, and drooly, but wonderful!

That's a pretty good roundup of the action this month. It is so good to be feeling better and getting into our own routine again!