It's that time of the month again! Our little man is officially 8 months old and fun as ever! I couldn't get a decent 8 month shot, but I thought these pictures were a good snap shot as to what Grayson is like at 8 months old. He is ALL boy and on the move!
Weight & Height: Grayson is weighing in at 19 lbs 7oz., although to me he is solid! His height is between 27-28 inches. It's hard to get an accurate measurement with Grayson squirming!
Feeding: Grayson is still breastfeeding, but he is only feeding 3-4 times a day plus his bedtime feeding. He goes about 4 hrs. between feedings and isn't as interested as he used to be. (He also has bitten me a few times recently, so that's been fun...not!) I'm fine with this because I hope to have him weaned by his 1st birthday. Grayson has done much better with solids this month! He is still very moody when it comes to food and can eat nothing or a whole jar in one sitting depending on how he's feeling. His favorite food is yogurt. Grayson loves puffs and drinking water out of his sippy cup. He is very independent and loves to hold the cup himself. Grayson has surprised me this month by liking pumpkin and spinach in the little pouches. (He loves to chomp on the plastic nozzle.) Grayson is at a fun age with food where he is able to try more random things off my plate that meet the texture requirement and lately, he has enjoyed mashed potatoes, refried beans, and beef. I believe that teething really takes a toll on him when it comes to wanting to eat solids. When he is in pain and cutting a tooth, he wants nothing to do with food, but when he is feeling better, he will eat much more.
Sleeping: At the beginning of this month, I was at my whit's end. I was delusional from exhaustion and so discouraged because Grayson was still sleeping horribly. I decided to try to get him to bed between 7-8 pm and stick to a more strict bedtime routine (bath, lotion, pjs, feeding, rocking him to sleep). I had tried this a few months back and it didn't work, but I wanted to give it one more good try. It's worked really well! Every night isn't perfect, but as a whole, Grayson has slept much better this month. He wakes up 1-2 times a night as opposed to 3-4 times. He gets a bath around 7 and is in bed around 7:30 most nights. He has had a lot of 7, 8, and even 9 hour stretches of sleeping straight by going to bed earlier. Some mornings are rough because he wakes up early (cue the 5am wake-up calls), but usually he sleeps until 7-8am. Grayson takes a morning and afternoon nap. He isn't a big napper, so they are usually only 45 minutes each. Overall, Grayson has had a much better month of sleep with this new schedule and I'm extremely grateful!
Clothes: Grayson is in 6 month and 6-9 month clothing. He still wears a size 4 diaper.
Mood: Grayson has been much happier this month! Although he has been cutting teeth, he has handled it like a champ. Grayson is so much fun these days. He is full of energy and personality. He lets you know when he doesn't like something or when he isn't happy, but he is the first to give a stranger a huge grin at the grocery store. He loves being around other people and children. He observes, smiles, and giggles at them. Grayson is still very vocal and chatty. He cracks up laughing all the time, sometimes at completely random things. I love that he is full of so much life! He has started cuddling and reaching for both Josh and I. It's so sweet! He is still stubborn and determined. When he wants something, he goes after it and doesn't give up. (I wonder where that trait came from...?)
Teeth: Grayson cut 2 teeth this month which makes the grand total 5! I can see the 6th tooth coming in too. He has had a runny nose for most of the month and some diarrhea. Cutting teeth is tough business!
School: Grayson started "school" aka Mother's Morning Out this month. I was really nervous because he was going through separation anxiety at the beginning of the month and wasn't doing well being passed to others. But that was just a confirmation that being around other adults beside mom and dad would be a good thing for him! The first few times were rough, but Grayson has been doing really well recently. There have been minimal tears and he is really enjoying the other children. As a mom, I was really worried each day he went to MMO in the beginning (especially because he was always so upset), but I'm getting better and starting to let go more. The positive reports and happy pictures really help! I'm excited for Grayson to get to have that interaction and fun with other kids. I think it's important for him.
Milestones: Grayson said "Da-Da" for the first time this month!, he started school, he can get himself down from laying on the couch to a standing position on the floor, and he loves to put his hand over his mouth while talking and make funny sounds (like the Indian chant).
Loves: Standing up (he barely needs support these days), any dog (he cracks up laughing and giggling around animals and I'm so happy he is an animal lover!), jumping like a mad man in his jumper, people and children (Grayson is a people person! He might not always love being held by a stranger, but he smiles and laughs at them all the time. He loves watching other kids play and is very interested in other children.) and playing "catch" by rolling a ball back and forth (again, the giggles and cracking up start almost every time we play!)
Things I Want To Remember:
-- First Tea Party - Grayson went to his cousins', Emma & Sophia, tea party birthday party and looked very snazzy in his little tux outfit from my father-in-law! He reminds me of a baby James Bond ;)
--First Day of School
--Playing With His Hair - I couldn't let Grayson's long hair go without doing this at least once. Although this was a good indication that a haircut was in his future. Grayson has the thickest and prettiest hair! Sorry buddy! ;)
--Uncle Taylor Visiting - My brother was able to visit this month and he hadn't seen Grayson in person since March! I loved watching these two interact. My brother had never even held or been around a baby until Grayson, so it's sweet to see them bond. I love Grayson's expressiveness! Ha! In all seriousness, he loves his Uncle Taylor!
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