The Kammeyer Family: Eight Months Old! 09.07.12

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Eight Months Old! 09.07.12

Harper you are EIGHT months old now!! We're on the downward slope to your first birthday. Holy crap!! This first year is going entirely too fast.

Sleep: You are still sleeping well however, you've started waking up crying at least once every night around 9 or 10pm. We've tried to let you cry it out, but you're just hysterical and need to be calmed down. Usually a short rock in the rocking chair with a bottle is all you need. I've noticed that you end up in odd positions in the crib. I wanted to take a picture of you this morning in a "pike" position, but it was too dark and I didn't want to wake you. I've also caught you a few times with your legs hanging out of the crib rails. We have a breathable crib bumper, but that doesn't seem to keep your legs from finding a way out.

Feed: Feeding is about the same. You normally eat a 6 oz bottle five times a day with rice cereal, oatmeal, fruit or veggies twice a day. I need to add in a third feeding and start finger foods as well. You've decided that you love bananas, green beans and sweet peas. Not really enjoying carrots.

Weight: You were 19.5 lbs at the doctor last week! Still a big girl!

Length: I don't know exactly how long you are right now. We'll find out next month at your well check.

Diapers/Clothes: You are still in size 3 diapers and 9-12 month clothes.

Hair Color/Eye Color: Every time I think your hair is lightening up it starts to look dark again. It's a dark blonde for now. Your eyes are still blue and I love them. So pretty!

Milestones: You are a pro now at sitting on your own. You'll sit on the ground and play with your toys all by yourself for quite a long time before you decide you're bored, hungry or tired. You are also trying desperately to get up on your hands and knees. It's usually one or the other. For example you'll have your butt up in the air with your face in the carpet or you're pushing off your hands but can't get your knees underneath you. You move backwards, but can't get the whole crawling forward thing figured out yet. You also pivot your body in the direction you're headed and then roll to your destination. I'm betting by 9 months you'll be a crawler. Oh and you still have no teeth.

I should also mention that you are taking two naps now. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. It's so nice to count on those nap times to get things done now. It's great!

Favorite toys: You love to hold Mommy or Daddy's cellphone. If you see it you'll try to grab it or squeal to get our attention. You're still using the activity bouncer, but would rather sit on the ground and rummage through toys. You love things that play music or make noise.