Taylor's 8th Month Update

• Taylor now has 4 teeth (2 top and 2 bottom) and has a big toothy grin.
• He is mastering sitting on his own and getting from a sitting position to his tummy. He is great at rolling around and scooting to get what he wants but not into crawling or getting up on all fours quite yet. He does well in high chairs and shopping carts now which is nice.
• Sleep - Finally seeing some improvement here!! He is napping consistently twice a day and sleeps about 90 minutes for each. Some days are better than others but he has learned the routine. He goes down great around 8 at night and usually has to cry some in the middle of the night but I pretty much let him be and only feed him once a night now. At SOME point I hope it's zero...we'll get there but we are in a much better spot than a month ago.
• He is usually a decent eater and loves all the purees he has. Ashley has made him lots of yummy fruits that he devours and he does pretty well with his veggies, too. He is also eating puffs and teething biscuits and taking bites of things like bananas and mangoes on his own. He always wants to feed himself, grab the spoon, hold the banana, etc. So eating time can be messy and he goes through several outfits a day.
• He is a very observant boy - Nothing makes him more calm and happy than being in the carrier facing out and just taking the world in. He rarely cries and is very content - especially if he is being held or someone is sitting by him. 
• Nursing is going great and he loves water out of a sippy cup.
• Loves remotes and playing with his toys and watching Avery - she always makes him smile and giggle. And loves strings - If you have a sweatshirt with strings on he is your best friend.
• He has gotten better being in the car - He is pretty happy to play with a toy and look around. And always happier when Avery is in the car with him. The car used to be dramatic - Now he seems to like it. The trouble can be getting him because he always wants to stand and does not want to bend his knees to sit. Kid LOVES to be in a standing position.
• He is a busy boy - reaches and grabs for everything in sight. And is always whipping his head around and wanting to change directions that you are holding him so he doesn't miss anything. And will arch his back and look upside down to see what's happening behind him.
• He is very demanding of Ashley- Wants her to hold him ALL the time. And gets really upset if she is not in his view and right next to him. She is basically one handed all day...And for naps she has to hold him like a baby and stare right at him before putting him in his crib (one time she was looking at her phone and he kept crying and grabbing her face until she put it down - once she made eye contact he settled in and fell asleep). At least now she can rock him before nap rather than bouncing on the exercise ball.
• Lots of babbling and chatting. And a couple Mama's - not associated with me but still love when he says it.
• He is in 9-12 month clothes. Some 6 month and 18 months will fit.
• How is 2/3 of the way to 1 year?? Where is the time going?? He is one sweet, happy boy!