8 Months

Once again, I am saying how in the world has another month already passed?! Elaine has had many milestones this month and her personality is blossoming! During last week's struggle with a nasty cold turned into double ear infection we did a lot of snuggling, and she was pretty pitiful. However, when her personality was lacking, it caused me to realize how much personality she really has! I am still trying to figure her out in so many ways. She loves to be held and rocked when she is tired; Elizabeth did not! With Elizabeth, we never had to really watch her on the changing table; Elaine is WILD on the changing table! She is super determined! Some "favorites" are surfacing, including the good ol' stacking rings, the sing and play stage, music, Elizabeth, anything Elizabeth is playing with, and tickles! Her dislikes include bananas (still), taking her medicine (until my genius hubby put it in the nipple of a bottle!), any obstacle that gets in her way, and being in the carseat without Elizabeth to talk to. We have been working on a couple of baby signs, and right now, she will say "ah da" and do both of her hands like she is waving at herself for all done. She is babbling all the time saying "da da, ba ba," and an occasional "ma ma" and "na na." Firsts this month include- sitting in a high chair at a restaurant, sitting up in the shopping cart, pulling up to her knees, crawling, big girl bath, and eating a girl scout cookie!
We love our Lainie K!