8 Months

I feel like I say it every month but each month with Henry keeps getting better and better. He brings us so much joy and is such a blessing to us.

Size-  No official reports this month but I guess he is about 18pounds. He is wearing 6 and 9 month outfits. Henry just moved into size 3 diapers.

Development- Henry is very strong. He is now pulling up on anything and everything. He is never still. He is either crawling, pulling up,standing, or banging his head or legs. He runs into everything and asa result his body is full of scrapes, bruises, and scratches. I am thinking he may need to wear a helmet.  Henry stays on the go!! 

Henry is slowly loosing his baldness. More hair is growing on top and the back of his head.

He has 4 teeth and I believe he is teething now.

Personality- We are loving every minute with Henry. He is so much fun to be around. Henry is very happy and always full of smiles. He is definitely a flirt. He is an explorer, always checking out things.

Eating- Henry is eating solids at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He also has a snack or two a day. He loves eating and is not a pickyeater at all- thankgoodnes! He is breastfed or has a bottle 5 times per day. We are working offering the sippy cup more and more.

Sleeping-  Henry continues to sleep well at naps and overnight. Most days he takes 2 naps that are 1 1/2 hours each.  The third nap is nolonger. He refuses it unless he is in the car in which case he willfall asleep. At night, he is sleeping about 11- 11 1/2 hours. Bedtimeis 7:00-7:30 most nights.

Likes/dislikes- Henry likes opening drawers and taking things out of drawers and off shelves. He creates many small messes around the house. He loves Lawson's bowls. He is enjoying his activity table. It holds his attention span longer than any other toy.

He does not like diaper changes and putting on clothes. Henry must eat as soon as I get him out of the crib in the morning or I will hear lots of screaming.

Milestones/Firsts- Henry got his top two center teeth. He learned to clap and give high fives.