Nathan Michael @ 8 Months Old

All tuckered out.

Nater's first experience dining out. The kids got to all go out to eat (a real treat) after displaying good table manners at dinner for a couple of weeks in a row. It's something we are constantly working on since I sometimes feel like I'm in a barn instead of a dining room at dinner time.

At 8 months old, Nathan:

• drools constantly.
• still spits up but not as much as he used to.
• smiles easily.
• has 5 teeth with 3 or 4 more pushing their way through.
• loves putting anything and everything in his mouth.
• rolls everywhere.
• rocks back and forth on  his hands and knees and sometimes can be found in the plank or downward dog position. 
• sleeps like a champ.
• loves loves loves cords and will roll across the room to get to one. We really have to watch him closely or he'll stick those in his mouth as well.
• loves to snuggle up to anyone who's holding him.
• has a special bond with Maddie--she's usually gentle with him so I think he trusts her the most. 
• eats anything and everything.
• loves to babble and babble. 
• can let out an ear piercing scream if he realizes you've left him alone when he wants attention.
• is super ticklish. Tickling him is the only surefire way to get him to laugh. He will smile at anyone and anything but reserves his laughs for the select few.
• often gets comments on his bright blue eyes and pleasant disposition. 

How can I not love that green bean-stained blurry face?