Happy 8 Months

4/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn, 

Happy 8 months pretty girl.  As I stare at your precious face, with the sweetest puckered lips and gently folded lashes I no longer see a tiny and fragile baby.  You're growing into a little girl with spunk and pizzazz.  And though I wish I could bottle up your babyhood and savor it forever every month I continue to say, 'This is my favorite stage', being a mom is the most wonderful feeling in the world but being your mom is heaven on earth. How did I get so lucky?  

7 Month Firsts:

This month there have been a ton of firsts for you and they have been incredibly exciting for Mommy & Daddy. I love watching you learn and to see how proud you are of yourself as you master a new skill. 

On 3/27 you officially sat up from laying down. You had mastered sitting unassisted a while ago but now you can sit up from any position on your own.    

A New Little Friend:

On 3/28 some of Mommy's most favorite people came to visit from Utah, Suzanne, Stuart, Mackenzie, and Orion. Although you were not too sure of your new little friend who was just over one year old. He gently touched your face and you got very upset at him.  Poor little guy was so worried.  Then you continued to be bossy and yell at him while he was nicely playing on the floor as you sat supervising on Glammy's lap.  But, you sure did evaluate his every move because just a few days later you were on the move!

On 4/1 you perfected your crawling even more and now when you are on the floor Mommy better get ready to be on the move! Because not only do you crawl like your running a marathon you also decided to stand up for the first time, as well.  Just a few days later on 4/3 you took three assisted steps. You love standing and attempting to walk.  But, your so tiny it looks so funny to see you do these 'big girl' things. 

Our most favorite thing that you learned this month is to clap and say 'yay'! It's pretty much the cutest thing ever. You clap to music or whenever you like something and it's usually accompanied by a huge smile which is infectious. You also, say 'yea, yea' I'm not sure how I should feel about that one my little sassy pants. 

On 4/13 you learned to drink from a straw which you loved but some days you prefer your sippy cup over your straw and that's ok. This month we have also started eating more foods and you are a little chow hound your always hungry, another trait you got from me. On 4/21 we decided it was time to advance to second stage foods. 

On 4/16 you got your first tooth (right bottom). Finally! I feel like I've been waiting for a tooth for so long. And just a couple days later the second tooth arrived on 4/18 (left bottom). It's so cute to see these little pearls emerging. And your a trooper because you've hardly been affected by teething. We haven't had to give you anything other than a cold teether. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they all come in that easy. 

On 4/23 you stood without holding on to anything and blew kisses for the first time.  It was so sweet. Now you do it from the window when I leave for work.  Mommy loves that! You also love to stand on your knees and jump around. You are standing on your own and pulling yourself up on everything. 

Baby Idol:

On 3/29 you lip sang the words to Doc Mc Stuffin's theme song as both Daddy and I watched in amazement. Which brings us to the things you love besides, music and dancing that is. 

Things you Love:

You love giving Eskimo kisses and giggle when Mommy kisses your cheeks and tickles your rib cage. Your laugh is a little awkward but I love the sweet sound. 

Baby Talk:

Boy, can you talk up a storm, and I wonder where you got that from? You are definitely Italian because you can't talk with out using your hands to gesture. We have a lot of in depth conversations regarding many topics from, Disney Jr. to shopping.  Which by the way you got very upset about! Glammy and it went shopping and when we came home with bags you put your hand on your hip and the other one out and started explaining to us that if we are going shopping you want to go.  Well, at least that's what we think you were telling us. You do love shopping because whenever Daddy says he's taking us shopping you squeal! Which reminds me, he's created a monster, you already love sparkly things.  Daddy took us jewelry shopping for Mommy's push present and first Mother's Day gift. You loved all the sparkles. And you and Daddy did a great job with Mommy's presents. Mommy finally got her push present, a little diamond bow ring and a pink sapphire band to represent you. And another larger pink sapphire ring for my first Mother's Day! I will cherish them forever! I love that I can wear them everyday and always be reminded of my beautiful baby girl. 

Speaking of talking you learned another sign, you now sign for when you want food. It still amazes me how much you are able to learn at such a young age. I hope you continue to love to learn as you grow. 

Cute Things About You:

You have the cutest nose scrunch.  I love all the expressions you give us, you're very animated. 

You're hair is getting curlier and filling in, maybe we can start wearing some hair clips soon.  But, I still love that I had a little bald baby. 

While taking a bath you put your toy fish immediately under water as if you know fish belong in water. 

You love, love, love shoes. Almost as much as you love dancing! 

Your favorite color is pink. When there is a bunch of colored items in front of you, you always pick the pink, just like your Mommy. 

Whenever you say, Dadda it's in a very soft whisper and you only say Mama when you are upset. I haven't figured out why this is, but I would like you to say Mama more than when you are mad! 

Mommy's Favorite Things: 

SOLID POOPS!!! Diaper changes just got much easier. I think that's enough said.  

Your teepee came, we are using it for a photo prop for your 9 month pictures in May but it will also be set up in your room as a reading/hide-a-way spot.  I can't wait to have sleep overs in it and count the stars from your night light on the ceiling. We are going to have so much fun glamping!

Baby Drool, No it's Mommy Drool:

OMG, can I just say, I have never been more mortified, well maybe I have but this was bad.  I was so exhausted one day I fell asleep holding you while you napped on the couch and when I woke up I had left a huge puddle of drool on your head.  Your Dad of course was taking pictures of the whole awful incident. I felt so horrible, how could I drool on my sweet baby's head? Oh but I did! I mean, I really did! I was exhausted! I'm so sorry! 

Another First-Your First Easter:

On 4/20 we celebrated your first Easter with Glammy, Grand-O, Unkie, Auntie Robin, Phil, Nana, Brandon & Sammie, and Josh & Laura. Daddy had to work. You wore a cute little onsie that had a mustache with bunny ears that had your name on it. The Grandma and Grandpa Easter Bunny left you a basket full of goodies, including a purple chick (a stuffed one thank goodness...I was worried that Grand-O had convinced the bunnies to get a real one). Auntie Robin & Nana brought you Easter goodies as well.  And Unkie bought you a new fashion city shirt. You had a very eventful day. You weren't too sure about Brandon and Josh, but you loved Laura and even fell asleep in Nana's arms. You also had snuggles with Auntie Robin. You seem to be more comfortable with women than men, but you do love to flirt. 

Because Daddy had to work the Easter Bunny decided to stop by our house on Friday night.  You made out my sweet bunny.  You had so much fun with all your new things but you especially loved your little light toy and your Sofia The a First The a Floating Palace DVD. 

This year for your first Easter I bought you The Easter Bunny's Assistant and the Easter Bunny brought you, your own copy of Peter Rabbit so now both you and Mommy will have one from our childhood.  I hope you will keep that tradition going.  And I hope you will continue to love to read. 

Coming Up Next Month:

We signed you up for ISR swim lessons, I'm so happy that Daddy & I are able to afford these lessons so we know if you accidentally fell in the water (which of course would never happen) you could survive until help arrived. It provides peace of mind. You are a natural water baby so I hope you enjoy the pool. You do love all your new swim gear. 

So my spunky little lashes, I'm sure life with Brookelynn during month 8 will be just as exciting and full of laughter and fun. I can't wait to see all the new things you learn!-XOX