My sweet, precious angel is 8 months old. He is basically the easiest,
happiest 8 month old I've ever known (knock on wood). Benton has the
sweetest, calmest demeanor, and we fall more in love with him more each
day.
Some updates on Benton Boy (As Haisley calls him)
Teeth: He has gotten two teeth! The bottom two, and they are the most precious little teeth I've ever seen!
Eating: I laugh as I write this because Benton is such a big eater. He nurses 4 times a day, and basically eats any table food that we are eating. He still eats some baby food too, but really prefers our food. I was so different with Haisley's eating. He has tried chicken, pork, all fruits and veggies, muffins,pasta salad, basically there is nothing that he has turned his nose up to! We're very thankful for a good eater!
Sleeping: Benton normally takes about 2 naps a day, but would really prefer 3. We can just put him in the bed and he goes to sleep. Much different than Haisley Grace. The only problem is that he is still getting up 2-3 times per night. Also different than Haisley. We have moved his bedtime back until about 7, he'll get up about 2 times, and will be up for the day at 5ish.
Tricks: Benton is so close to crawling! I think it will be within a couple of weeks. This mama is in no hurry, although I think he'll be happier when he can get where he wants to go! He, like Haisley, is fluent in 3 languages. I feel like he "talks" more than Haisley did at this age. I feel like he interacts a lot more than Haisley did at this age as well. Just this morning he has started sitting up from laying on his belly. When he does crawl, he is going to be into everything!!
Size: Unfortunately, our sweet boy has been sick this week with an ear infection. On the up side, we got his official weight at the doctor! He weighs 19 pounds! He is in size 4 diapers, and wears mostly 12 month clothing.
We love you our sweet boy! Happy 8 months!
Look who is learning to crawl at Lake Guntersville!
Probably not the safest choice. Makes this mama nervous!
Fun at Daddy's work conference!!