James at 8 Months Old

These last 8 months have flown by. In the moment, it felt like it would never pass. I thought the newborn stage was never ending. When you’re in the middle of it, it sure feels never ending. But now at 8 months I can safely say that I miss that newborn stage. At the time all I wanted was a full nights sleep. Just a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. And now that James is more active, I miss all those 2 hour naps he used to take. All the naps he used to take on my chest while making the cutest noises. But now he’s more toddler-like (when does toddler-hood begin anyway). He’s more active and fun and I’m thoroughly enjoying this age.

James at 8 Months Old

1. He crawls everywhere. EVERYWHERE. And if there’s something blocking his way like say a couch, he tries to push it out of the way. Or proceeds to get frustrated and screams.
2. He picks everything up off the floor. And it goes right into his mouth. I’m pretty sure he’s eaten a few broken pieces of dog food that Crosby has left laying around (we have a very messy eating with that dog). I feel like I’m always sweeping.
3. Speaking of sweeping. James loves the broom. He follows me everywhere when I sweep and when he reaches the broom he giggles and wants to play with it. Makes keeping the floors clean a bit harder. I used to be able to keep him in his bouncy seat or his exersaucer but as soon as he sees that broom he cries until he’s set free. Free to chase it and me.
4. We’ve been doing swimming lessons. It’s mostly playing in the water, getting them used to the water. We’ve dunked his head in a few times. He’s not a fan. But he does love splashing, especially when it’s in my face.
5. He’s on somewhat of a routine. He’s up at 7am and goes to sleep around 7:30pm. He also has 2 naps throughout the day, a morning nap between 9:30am and 11am, and an afternoon nap between 1:30pm and 3pm. This works great when he actually takes those naps and for the most part he does. It’s the morning naps we’re working on. I give him solids around 8am and he usually falls asleep in his high chair soon after, then he’s up at 9. So I’ve been taking him on long walks so that he can get in that extra shut eye and I’m not dealing with a monster until his afternoon nap.
6. He loves food. Even food he’s not eating. We’ll show him what we’re cooking and his eyes light up. I’m hoping that this is a good sign that he will be an awesome eater.
7. He loves pictures of himself. Our screensaver on the apple tv are all pictures of him and Crosby. As soon as it starts he gets the biggest smile and stares at the tv. It’s absolutely precious. He may be a little vain when he’s older. Hahaha.
8. He stood up on his own for the first time yesterday. I fear walking is soon then there will be no stopping him. No stopping the trouble he will get into. 

   

   

   

He seems to be reaching major milestones on his monthly birthday. I’m quite excited for next month, maybe walking, maybe a tooth, maybe talking.

On the knitting front, I haven’t had much time. An active baby makes it quite impossible to accomplish knitting. I’ve been working on a pair of socks. It’s taken one month to complete 1 sock. Tonight I will start the second, and in one months time I should have myself a pair.I have been working on a few other items but that’s for another post.

Happy Knitting,

Ashley