8 Months!

Ben is growing like a weed and learning new things every day. Here are some new things in his life this month:

• He had tubes put in his ears last week due to his chronic ear infections. Surgery took 10 minutes, but we were nervous wrecks!
• Still not walking but coming closer every day.
• Every toy/object he picks up becomes a car for him to slide on the floor (magazines, teething rings, boxes, shoes, pacis, etc.).
• Speaking of teething rings, his top two teeth and a few on the side are coming in all at once. It has made for some sleepless nights, but he is still so sweet, even when his mouth hurts.
• He said "Mama" clear as day last weekend. Unfortunately, my mom was holding him at the time. Hurt feelings, anyone?
• He loves the swimming pool but hates his earplugs (see item #1).
• He loves his new walking toys and is really skilled at problem-solving. He got backed into a corner last week and patiently did a 5-point turn with his walking toy until he got out. Any other baby would have given up.
• He is very tenacious (see above) and patient but will get so mad if you take away something he is interested in. The fit is brief but powerful.
• He still loves to dance and clap. He has pretty good rhthym.
• He LOVES his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.
• He adores his daddy and jumps up and down when he comes home from work. He has to climb in his lap right away for cuddles.
• His favorite song now is "Rockin' Robin."

Here are a few pics;



Loving cousin Becca



Cutie pie on the river cruise we took this week