8 Months Old!

Naomi Irene, you are 8 months old today! Here's what you've been up to:

- You started saying "Mamamamamama" earlier in the month and a few days ago you began "Dadadadada".

Father's Day 2018

- Since Zoë's clothes were in a different season, you are wearing 9 month and some 12 month onesies this summer. You are fitting in 9 month clothes pretty well and still wearing size 2 diapers. It's probably about time to move up to 3s!

 - You went camping for the first time! We went up to our cousin campout at the end of June and saw lots of Mommy's family out on the farm. You had had a rough week with fevers and sickness so I was afraid it might be another long night, but you slept better than you had in a long, long time, maybe ever! Yay for 60 degree weather in a tent :)

- You are a good eater! You drink about 12 oz. of formula and nurse 5-6 times each day. You're eating all kinds of fruits and vegetables and have had bits of ground beef, eggs, and some sweet treats :) You are grabbing the food off of your tray, but haven't quiet figured out how to get it into your mouth.

- You celebrated your first 4th of July and did terrific! The fireworks didn't seem to bother you at all. In fact, you fell asleep during part of the show!

- You are sleeping well, usually around 9 pm - 7 am with 2-3 naps each day, although these are getting a bit shorter. You still like to sleep in the solly during church on Sunday mornings which I enjoy since I get to keep you with me a little longer.

- You love playing with Zeke, Levi, Zoë and Miriam too! I love watching your smile grow when you see them being silly. Or surprisingly, even when the boys try to scare you! You seem to be a Mama's girl and are happiest when I'm holding you. You'll go to most anyone and will even lean toward them if you want to go. But sometimes it doesn't last long.

- You are starting to get up on your knees and moving your body back and forth. Crawling will be here soon! You can roll almost anywhere and get to the toys you want to reach.

- We've been swimming a few times this summer and you seem to enjoy it. Your swimsuit is super cute! You liked splashing your hands in the water at the pool on the 4th.

Naomi, you are such a lovely, darling girl! We cannot imagine our life without you! You are starting to let your giggle out a little more and let me put in a few bows this month. Although, your hands are busy and you snapped one of the bows back into your face which was very upsetting for you! I think we're about to see some big leaps in the coming month -- crawling, feeding yourself, maybe a tooth?! Who knows! But I'm excited to see what's next for you and watch your little personality grow and develop! Love, Mommy