8 Months

Dear Justice,

Oh Sweet Boy! What a month we've had! When I look back at what you accomplished in just one short month, I really am so amazed by you! First of all, we had to go through some sleep training this month...

Daddy was gone for a few weeks, and there is nothing like only being down to one parent to draw attention to the fact that you were waking up a LOT at night- not necessarily to eat- in fact, you didn't really need or want to nurse, you just wanted a paci and a few pats....but you do that 3 or 4 times a night and, well, things just start to get tense. And mommy starts crying at 8 am.

SOoOOoooo...After two nights of a little crying ( ok, a lot...mostly on my part) you were sleeping all the way until your 5am feeding! HOORAY!

This month you also totally gave up your 3rd nap! See?!?! I told you! It was a huge month! You did so much! This REALLY helped with your troubles getting to sleep in the evening. However it meant several weeks of very early bedtimes, usually only making it till about 6:30.

This month you also pulled up to standing ( IN THE BATH TUB! of all places!) and got very good at sitting and reach as faaaaaar as you possibly can without actually crawling. haha!

Your eating habits improved ever so slightly- you have now decided you'll eat most bread products and also, wait for it, MEAT! Insanely you will suck on a giant chunk of meat contentedly for a long period of time! Go figure! I guess you're already a meat and potatoes kinda guy. ;-)

So there you have it! You remain, as always, the greatest of joys! I am so thankful for every single special day with you!

xoxo, Your Mommy