Asher James {Eight Months}

Asher James,

How is it possible that you are already 8 months old?  You certainly keep us busy and the months are just flying by.  We love having you in our family, your smile lights up the room.  You are officially mobile and I have a feeling life is about to get real interesting. 

You are wearing 12 month or 12-18 month clothes and a size three diaper.  You are long and lean! I don’t know how tall you are but as of last week you weigh 18 lbs 15 oz. 

You have been army crawling/pulling yourself during the last few weeks but yesterday you finally started really crawling.  Your favorite time of day is bathtime and when I turned on the faucet in the bath I could see it in your eyes you were determined to crawl to the tub.  You were halfway down the hall (too far to army crawl).  Daddy and I were both watching and you slowly made your way to the bathroom turned the corner and army crawled to the tub.  You were so proud of yourself! (and we are too!)

Yes, you really do love the bath.  You splash around, try to crawl, put your face in the water, and “chase” the toys around. You also try to pull up on the side of the tub which terrifies me! I know you’re going to end up with a goose-egg on your forehead someday but so far I’ve been able to catch you when you start to fall.

You can get yourself to a sitting position from your tummy and vice-versa.  We definitely need to lower your crib, I’ve caught you sitting up in there a few times and now you are starting to pull up on the side. 

You are still having a morning and afternoon fruit/veggie and we’ve also tried puffs and mum-mums.  You are indifferent about both but they keep you occupied while we’re eating ;)

You usually have 5-6 six ounce bottles.  Unfortunately your eating habits are all out of whack because you’ve had three stomach bugs in the past month. Some days you don’t have much of an appetite and other days you are constantly hungry and I find myself thinking, ‘there’s no way he’s hungry, again!!’

You love to be held and do not appreciate it when I set you down.  In fact, if you even suspect that I’m getting ready to set you down you start crying.  It is really pathetic J

You still love to watch Cash and Avery.  They are your favorites and can always make you smile. 

You love to play with cars and balls.  How does this start so early with boys?  Anything that moves or rolls entertains you .

You still hate riding in the car and cried for 50 minutes on the way home from Thanksgiving.  We are driving to Colorado in 15 days so you need to get over this. Stat.

You still love to be tickled.  I can always make you smile and giggle if I tickle your belly or collarbone.  You have the silliest little giggle. 

No new teeth in the past month but you've stated drooling like crazy again so I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more soon!

You still go to bed around 7:30 and wake up around 7:00.  Nap time is still a mess.  Every day is different. 

Asher Bug, this past month has been challenging because of all the sickness but we’re so excited to have our sweet, happy, smiley baby boy back.  We love you so much and you make our days brighter.  I am so excited for your first Christmas, I have a feeling you will be very interested in all the presents and wrapping paper!  You have such a big personality, I can’t wait to see what God has planned for you, little one.