That cutie is officially 8 months old. I feel like one year is just around the corner! He is just as sweet as ever. There haven't been any dramatic changes since 7 months, but of course, just gets better each month! So here are some 8 month bits:
-He is an eater! (not that I am surprised) He eats 4-6 containers of stage 2 baby food every day. The only thing we have discover that he absolutely does not like- peas! Oh the faces... not good. This doesn't mean we won't try again later ;)
-He can move forward! But not crawl... he just pulls himself and it's very slow going but it's a start. This makes him even more mobile, but not so mobile that he can't be trusted- yet.
-He has turned into some kind of Jekyll-Hyde napper. One day he naps for 3+ hours the next day, 45 minutes. In other words, this kid has no "schedule" and totally does as he pleases. Isn't that how it should be at 8 months old??
-He is a TV lover. (again, not surprised) While Evan is between movies (because there is almost always a movie playing in our house) he makes all these little grunting noises of impatience. Neither of them actually watch these movies. But when a song comes on, the whole earth stops so they can both watch it. Dallin will all but jump out of your arms if you are holding him the wrong way so he can see what's going on. And don't even think about turning that movie off before the credits are over...
-He is the LOUDEST baby! It's impressive. I have an Uncle Alan who is the loudest person you'll ever meet so everyone in the family is in agreement that Dallin (rhyming with Alan) was the perfect name.
-He's thinking about waving bye bye. He starts to do it sometimes and then he gets really shy. It's like he realizes he's doing something awesome and just can't stand it. Humble, I suppose.
-He is not a still baby. When he's sleepy- he fights it. When he wants down- he will get down. When he wants to move across the room- he will move across the room. If he is laying on your chest and being still, you take advantage of those moments, cause they aren't often.
-He is a grabber and a reacher meaning if it might be in his arms length, he will reach for it until it seems like his arm magically grows and he can get anything he wants. SO BUSY!
-He has 6 teeth, and boy does he love to show them off with his big, wide, beautiful grin!
Dallin is so much his own person. I love seeing his personality shine through more and more all the time. He is so sweet and smiley and friendly and then turns all melty shy and nuzzles his little head into your neck. He is such a mover and such a busy boy. He loves his family and wants to do everything Evan does and be everything Evan is. He is wonderful, adorable, and completely and totally loved.
