Since I have posted a bunch of new pics of Mags in recent weeks, but haven't given any new updates on her, I figured today was a good time to do that. She is now 8.5 months old--9 months next week. We went to an 8 month checkup about 4 weeks ago and she weighed in at 21.4 pounds and was 27 inches long (I think). She is as active as ever and just babbles all the time. She loves to say "dadadada" and I swear is close to recognizing what is means. Last Thursday, I witnessed her laying (Lying? Mom, help me out here) down in her crib, push herself to sitting, then stand up fully! It was awesome. When playing in the kitchen, she loves to turn in circles while sitting and now scoots around with her leg tucked under her (her form of crawling). It's hysterical. Today, I watched her climb her first step into our bathroom. As always, she loves to be up on her feet, so I'm predicting she'll be walking by the middle of October. Maybe sooner! I love how active she is becoming. She loves to explore and currently enjoys playing under her highchair and with the open dishwasher.
Her band (aka "helmet") wearing is going very well; we have about 10 more weeks, so about halfway there. The change has already been remarkable; I can't wait to post "before" and "after" pics when it's all over. Her hair is totally filling in and getting quite long; still not sure what shade of brown it will be because I still see red highlights in it. We had our first experience in the pool yesterday (I spent the night with my friend Kathryn at her grandparents' house in a neighboring city of Chicago). Maggie wasn't sure at first when we stepped in, as she produced a wrinkled brow. But, about 5 minutes into it, she was smiling and splashing a little. By the end, she was kicking her feet some and laughing. She enjoyed floating on her back and even let me dunk her several times! Aron was quite jealous he couldn't be there because he had to work.
She still loves, loves books, sleeps 12 hours at night, and is an overall, happy and contented baby. And I've recently discovered that she will let you cuddle with her during her morning and evening feedings. It's wonderful!
yay for mags. glad you're enjoying her so much. i'm telling you, it gets even better. i wish i could squeeze her. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWOW! Miss Mags is growing fast. It's like Christmas every day with kids. They enjoy the little things and the great feat of even standing is cause for celebration!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh when I read how Maggie likes to play with the open dish washer. IF she's anything like either of my boys, it won't be long until she discovers that climbing up onto the open door gets her that much closer to whatever you're doing up there at the kitchen sink.
ReplyDeletehehe. Zoe loves the dishwasher too! She climbs into it, but doesn't get far, because I don't want her *in* the dishwasher. haha. Sounds like Mags is getting big and becoming quite the little explorer! She and Zoe are pretty much doing the same things. Pretty funny! I would love to see mags scooting on her tush! that would be hilarious! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, 12 hours nights...I'm so jealous!! We are lucky to sleep in 4 hour stretches. I know he'll grow like a weed before our eyes but I'm ready for more sleep =)
ReplyDeleteSo great that she's doing so well, I can't wait to see D do all these things. I really can't wait for them to meet and see how they like each other....they can court long distance huh? :o) Really can't wait to see you guys in a few weeks, I can't believe it's been almost a year...so sad
ReplyDeleteIt makes me sad that these updates are going to be all I get of Maggie most of the time -- the "round mound of rebound" as Randall called her today. :) And the next time he sees her, she might not let him squeeze her cheeks! Aron will have to keep her in practice.
ReplyDeleteAlso, re: "laying" vs. "lying." IIRC, the rule is that if you are *placing* the object, you *lay* it down. But if it's already in a "resting" position (like Maggie was in her crib), then it's "lying." So she was lying in her crib. But when you change her diapers, you lay her on the changing table.
There's a bit more nuance to that particular rule, but that's the gist.