Lyric: 8 Months

Our little 8 Monther is continuing her journey at being the cutest and best baby in the whole world.  Lyric is making many memories with her strides in interaction and communication.  It is such a joy to sit and visit with her...and she really enjoys everyone's company too.

Lyric is 28.5 inches long and weighs 19 1/2 pounds.  She still hasn't hit that 20 pound mark yet, even though she looks much heavier.  (Don't tell Lyric we talk about her weight like this.)  WE LOVE THE CHUB!  Everyone's first comment when seeing her always has something to do with her chubby fluffy and very healthy body.

Lyric watching the waterfalls

She builds her own forts!

She is wearing size 3 diapers and is moving into 12 month size clothes.

This month has had the most successful nap schedule yet.  90% of the time she takes a morning nap for an hour and an afternoon nap for around an hour and a half.  We usually have to wake her from each one.  She has realized she can move around in her crib...which has made for some very comical photos.  She also sleeps in some pretty cute positions.  When it's time for a nap or bedtime, she is usually ready to sleep. Therefore, when you give her her blanket she lights up, turns to her side, and snuggles against its softness.

We celebrated Mother's Day by spending time with the best mother's we know...Cary (CeCe) on Saturday and my mom (Gimmee) on Sunday.  It was such a joy to have my sweet girl with me as I celebrated my first Mother's Day.  She challenges me to be the best mother I can be everyday.  God has promoted me to the best job yet!

Unfortunately, Lyric's body faced a virus after Mother's Day.  She had a pretty strong temperature for a few days, but was mostly in high spirits.  No signs of being sick except a bit more fussy at times.  When I took her to the doctor, she was the only baby singing in the waiting room...and she continued her joyful anthem waiting for the doctor as we listened to screaming and crying occurring all around us. Ha!

(She ended up with a rash called Roseola after her fever went away.)

Some new accomplishments and fun facts as a 8 Month Old include:

Lyric's biggest milestone is understanding cause and effect.  "If I do this, something else happens."  Repeat.  Repeat.  Repeat.

She likes to put things in your mouth for you.

Tooth number 4 came in.

She is soooo close to crawling!  She has the strength, she just needs a bit of courage.

Copying your actions and sounds.

Saying "Banana" and "Dada".

Sometimes, she can pull herself up to stand without help.  (On the coffee table or her crib)

"Mamamamamama" (This is her word for "Mom" and her phrase for requesting help)

She loves watching a music show called "Classical Baby".  When it comes on she sings and moves her arms up and down.

Looking forward to watching this little monster start crawling all over the place.  Let's get those legs movin'!