Ameduri Family: Ali 8 Month Update

I know it's cliché but I can't believe my baby girl is 8 months old already. Time seems to be speeding in overdrive.

We didn't do a recap last month, so there is a lot to catch up on.

Likes:

Ali’s favorite things in the world (besides Mom of course :) ) are taking baths, watching kids play at the park, and jumping. She has always loved bath time, but she’s really started to love it now that she can actually play in there. Ali also likes sucking on her Sophie giraffe, and pulling mommy's hair.

Going outside in walk is something she is also happy to do as well. Like the rest of us, Ali is a dog lover and giggles and smiles when she plays with Pepper and sees the neighbor dogs. Ali also likes the library time – she loves to try to jump and dance with the music and enjoys watching the bigger kids run around.

Dislikes:

Ali hates sitting still – she needs to be on the go 24/7. I have a feeling she will be a very tiring toddler - we’ll have our work cut out for us. If Ali is upset she is probably bored or tired. Also, she is not a fan of being strapped in the car seat.

Sleeping:

There have a been a couple bumps in the road this month. She has dealt with a few sicknesses and teething. Boo. But honestly, she hasn’t let it affect his sleep that much. She has gotten into the habit of a midnight feed, and in the last week of sickness, another around 3 am - where she is ready to party a bit after. Bedtime is around 7 and wakeup is usually between 5:30-6:30 am.

Eating:

Ali is still a good nurser, but a cough and teething turned her off of true solids for a bit. Right now she is more comfortable with chunky purees, and baby oatmeal, but I’m sure she’ll get back to eating real food soon. She loves feeding herself the crunchy carbs like Cheerios, puffs, and baby Mum - Mums. She is also learning to drink water from a sippy cup.

Firsts:

Sitting up - that started right around 6 1/2 months, and now at 8 months she has recently added getting herself up from her tummy or back to a seated position.

Scooting around a bit, but not full on crawling yet. (Thank God!)

Ali did her first hike with Dad this month too.

Still no teeth, but all signs are there for one to pop through any day now.

Ali still gets complimented from daycare and friends at what a happy, easy going baby she is.

Ali at 8 Months…