8 months

I first attempted to get his 8 month picture on his blue chair again but he kept trying to climb out so I got a lot of this:

And finally this:

So I decided to try in the living room and he kept creeping away.

And Finally I got a keeper (please disregard the dirty diaper in the background) Ha.

This month Emerson has taken an interest in books which makes this book loving Mommy and Daddy so happy but annoys his sister.  She is not very welcoming of him listening to stories with her or touching her books.

New foods this boy has eaten this month are pancakes (see previous post for adorable pictures), yogurt melts, cheddar cheese, apple chunks, noodles, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries and peas. He still likes cheerios the best because it's easier for him to grab.  He isn't eating any pureed foods any more.  He doesn't have the patience of waiting for someone to feed him.  He still doesn't have any teeth so it is interesting to find foods soft enough for him to eat.  He also enjoys holding the bottle himself.

His joyful 7th month has led to a more tearful month.  He is trying to learn everything so quickly and gets frustrated easily.  He is frequently screaming angrily because he can't open a book, reach his food, get the toy he wants or have the choking hazard you just took away.  He is still quick to grin and laugh at his sister's tickles and funny sounds.

Emerson is army crawling all over the living room.  He hasn't gotten his belly up yet to crawl with speed.  He can stand for short spurts while holding onto furniture.

Right now he loves creeping and crawling, books, Abby's little people Princesses (especially the Beast), and any toys that play music.

We aren't sure if he sleeps through the night.  With the hot weather we noticed if we have our doors shut and the fans on we can't hear him so we have decided to let him cry it out since we can't hear him anyway.  So far we have only heard him 1 out of 4 nights.

I'm hoping by 9 months he is a good sleeper and still is not crawling so we can keep him under control.

Just hanging out with the big sister in our underoos.