Month 8 Milestones

At seven months of age Evelyn graced us with louder and higher pitched squeals than ever before! She pierced her first two teeth, the bottom middle ones. With her naps taking place at more routine times we're beginning regular excursions such as weekly babytime at the library and bi-weekly swimming.

Regarding motor skills, Evelyn's just started being able to hold a standing position while holding onto furniture and taking small steps while we hold her hands. Since Evelyn's so proficient at sitting now we can sit her down in any room of the house we happen to be in...but we need to keep a close eye on her as she's started getting into trouble. If there's a drawer within reach she'll open it. She can spin and glide her way towards the stack of firewood in the living.

Evelyn's just recently started eating an extra meal a day, bringing her up to three solid food mealtimes. We had to offset her love for cereal and bananas with pureed prunes for the good of her little tummy.

A funny new thing she likes to do is shake her head no, often accompanied by smiling or blowing raspberries.

There was an interesting ending to this afternoon's photo session...