Jamshley Plus One: 8 Months

10/22 Micah is still sleeping on his tummy which has helped him stay down for longer period of time but he has developed a knack for waking up right when dinner is ready! He wants to join too! He is still enjoying solids, his favorites seem to be sweet potato wedges and strawberries. He has gotten really good at feeding himself and even when mama tries to feed him something from a spoon he grabs the handle and wants to do it himself. Such a big boy! Tonight when daddy got home from work he snuck up on him and Micah was so excited to see him, he had a giant smile plastered on his face and couldn't stop doing his excited dance (he kicks his feet and bounces up and down-so, very cute!).

10/23 At 7 months Micah weighs 18.4 (25th percentile) lbs and is 28 1.4 (85th percentile) inches long! <3

10/25 Yesterday Micah was extra fussy and drooly and mama guessed that he might be teething (for real this time!) She felt in his mouth and felt a little tooth trying to come through and sure enough this morning he has a little white nub of a tooth poking through! His first tooth on the bottom, front (left)! He loves broccoli, zucchini, strawberries, avocado, and sweet potatoes but is still working out if he likes oatmeal, quinoa. blueberries, or banana.

10/28 Micah cried when daddy left for work today! So cute, they are good buddies these days! Micah loves to watch daddy play the guitar and always gets in fits of giggles when daddy tickles him and kisses his cheeks and neck. Mama and Micah went to Treats in the Streets in the Orange Circle today!

10/31 Happy Halloweenie! Daddy, Mama, and Micah dressed up in their matching costumes and went to Grandma Lind's house to help pass out candy to the trick or treaters. Micah loved seeing all the kids and parents comes to the door and was wiggling his little arms and legs with excitement all night!

Micah has been blessed with a plethora of fun, colorful, sound-making toys that could keep a baby entertained for hours... but his favorite toy? HIS SOCKS! It is a rare occasion that you catch our little guy with more than one sock on. Daddy caught him sock-handed!

But, Micah is definitely a fan of music! He loves listening to daddy play guitar, especially when he gets to sing.

..but he's not just a singer, he's a strummer and a drummer!

11/9 Micah got some much needed Auntie Cori time at church! He loves his auntie!

11/10 Today Micah had his first slice of frozen appple & he ate lots of oatmeal off of his spoon! He likes to help mama hold the spoon and today was the first time he took more than a couple bites! Mama had scooped some oatmeal right onto his tray so he could feed himself and once his frozen apple slice started to melt he dipped his apple in the oatmeal and sucked it off...such a smart boy!
Micah loves to giggle, is getting really good at sitting unassisted, loves to watch daddy play guitar, does "conductor hands" all day, still kicks his legs and shakes his arms when he gets super excited, loves his auntie Cori, loves to sing head, shoulders, knees, and toes, itsy bitsy spider, and open shut them. He's super ticklish and giggles when kissed on his neck and in the bath when you wash his arm pits and feet. Today we all were laying in bed and mama put her legs in the air while saying "you put your legs in the air and then shaaaaake them!" and Micah couldn't stop laughing.

Micah is getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth, a precursor to crawling!

11/15 Micah's first trip to a museum! James had his HPRMA board retreat at the Getty Museum and we all went to take a tour and check out the views, art and gardens. There was a great meal too. Micah really liked being out and about; he thoroughly enjoys people-watching.

He is starting to mimic a little so when mama starts laughing he will too. Everyday his little personality is emerging more and more. He loves to snuggle, and when he wakes up in bed in between mama and daddy he will smile at us at then take turns snuggling each of us, back and forth, back and forth. He looks from daddy to mama and reaches for both of our faces; he is definitely at his happiest when our little family is all together! It is so heart melting! We just love him more than words can express!

Micah has decided the fun swing Aunt Tammy lent him is much more fun when he is sitting up. Thank goodness it has a tight buckle. What a little daredevil he's turning into!