8 months (a bit late)

Wells is well into his 8th month of life. And, mom is a bit late. But, I wanted to make sure I recorded the highlights from his 8th month...

As you can see, this boy is true joy! He loves to smile, coo and make sweet noises. Rarely is he fussy (unless he is hungry or sleepy.)
Wells got his first two teeth this month. And, he had his first official visit to the dentist. Grandma, the dentist, that is. She cleaned his first two teeth on "Wellsday."

Wells also officially crawled for the first time on May 16. Yes, it was only about 3 steps forward on his hands and knees, but he did it.

Also during his 8th month of life he:

- is 20.3 pounds

- wears 12 - 18 month clothing

- sleeps from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and an hour nap in the morning and 2 hour nap in the afternoon

- learned to stand for the first time

- loves to stand

- is turning over while I change his diaper

- is no longer still - busy boy!

- wears a size 4 diaper

- eats 32 ounces of milk (16 ounces of breast milk and 16 ounces of formula)

- eats Gerber 2nd's (1 in the morning, 2 at lunch and 2 at dinner)

- is starting to become clingy to mama and daddy

- knows definitively who is holding him and is decisive about whether he is comfortable with that or not

- still loves bath time and loves to "splish splash"

- got his first two teeth this month

- prefers standing to crawling

- loves his feet and his hands

- has discovered how to wave

Wellsy Bear - we love you so much and you are the greatest joy in our life! We so treasure every second we have with you! The Lord has richly blessed our family with you! We pray that God is preparing your heart to love and serve Him every day of your life! It is the greatest privilege on this earth to be your mama and daddy! We so look forward to seeing you grow up!

Nine month post coming soon!