Friday, April 24, 2009

8 Month Updates

So, I figured that it would make me a bad Mommy if I didn't at least acknowledge the babies' latest accomplishments.

Things both babies can do:
  • Feed themselves puffs.
  • Sit up on their own.
  • Stand well with assistance.
  • Take a bath in the big tub.
  • Sleep through the night (thank God).
  • Grasp most items in their reach...even if it involves using two hands.
  • Bounce like crazy in the Jumperoo.
  • Laugh out loud (Hailey was a little behind on this one, but she's catching up).
  • Hold their own bottles (although Hailey will gladly let you do this for her).
  • Throw things...toys, burp cloths, etc.
  • "Talk" to each other.
Hailey
  • Smiles like crazy...she was on a boycott for the beginning of this month, but she's really coming around.
  • Grabbing your face and giving kisses.
  • Gives hugs now too...will pat your shoulder to reassure you that she loves you.
  • Is working really hard at turning pages in a book.
  • Kicks her legs like crazy on her tummy, but can't seem to get any motion but going in circles!
  • Is not into finger foods...gags like a bulimic every time anything with texture goes into her mouth.
Matthew
  • Bounces on his butt like a spring until he bursts forward and lands on his face. He's getting better at getting his hands in front of him, but he's not 100%.
  • Can roll both ways.
  • Is using the ability to roll both ways as a substitute for trying to crawl. Even though I keep flipping him over (which he finds hysterical), he's just not that into crawling lately.
  • Can eat those apple wagon wheels like a madman...loves finger foods.
  • Loves to touch Hailey and she's actually allowing it lately.
The interaction at this point is amazing. They have "conversations" and really enjoy being around each other. The day of the baptism was probably the most they had been away from each other and Hailey was constantly looking for Matt. It was so cute! That's all that I can think of. I'm sure there's more, but I'm rushing to get into the shower (shocker) and my brain isn't fully functioning (what else is new?)! Have a good one!