8 Months

Gavin is now 8 months old. This year is going quickly. Although, when I think back to the summer, it seems like such a long time ago. Weight: 17 lbs. 12 oz.

Height: 27 inches

As the pictures show, his mobility has greatly increased this month. He is crawling and trying to pull himself up on anything and everything. He has five teeth now. The three on the top came in this month. He is enjoying trying new foods and is starting to eat "table" food--yogurt, cereal, bread. He can feed himself Cheerios now. This is a new found freedom for him.

He has learned to shake his head 'no'. This has become a favorite game for Adam and Matt. They ask Gavin a question and he shakes his head 'no'. Such as, "Do you like Adam/Matt? No." "Do you want to take a nap? No." And my favorite--"Does Mom have a big butt? No."

Gavin has been very clingy and cuddly this month, always wanting to be held by Mom.

He blows lots of raspberries and likes to squeal--usually with his mouth closed, so it sounds more like a baby trumpet. He has taken a couple of baths in the big tub and seems to enjoy them. Matt joined him for one of them and that was a bit intimidating for Gavin.