The Practically Green Mom

Baby boy –

Lots of motor skill development this month!  Sitting confidently?  Yep!  Crawling?  Been there, done that. Pulling yourself up to standing?  Yeah, you do that now, too…

And when you are standing, you are bouncing. Especially in your crib. Standing still is apparently not an option. Haha 

You babble a lot, but still nothing that sounds like words (at least to me).  Definitely not “mama” or “dada”.  Maybe someone here can translate “gukkk”?

You are so much fun, little guy. I love watching you grow up!

Lots of love, hugs, and kisses!
~ Mommy

8 month milestones (from Baby Center):

Mastered Skills (most kids can do)

• Says “mama” or “dada” to parents (isn’t specific) – Nope
• Passes objects from hand to hand

Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)

• Stands while holding onto something
• Crawls
• Points at objects – Not yet 
• Searches for hidden objects

Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)

• Pulls self to standing, cruise 
• Picks things up with thumb-finger pincer grasp – Working on this
• Indicates wants with gestures – Not yet

Sweet boy –

Happy 7 months! Time is just flying by!

You’re getting better at sitting, though you’re still a little unsteady. You JUST started crawling. Like yesterday. Seriously.

You love to eat, though we haven’t tried a lot of new foods yet. So far, you’ll eat bananas, sweet potatoes, green beans, and squash.

You’re not much of a talker on your own. If I make a sound, you’ll usually say it back. You still love to squeal, though!  I think we’re going to start working on signing now, too.

I can’t wait to see what the next month has in store. I love you so much, baby boy!!

~ Mommy

7 month milestones (from Baby Center):

Mastered Skills (most kids can do)

• Sits without support — For a little bit. He’s still kind of wobbly.
• Drags objects toward himself

Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)

• Lunges forward or starts crawling
• Jabbers or combines syllables — Not quite. Mostly just squeals.
• Starts to experience stranger anxiety — I haven’t noticed this yet.

Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)

• Waves goodbye — Not yet.
• Stands while holding onto something — Nope.
• Bangs objects together
• Begins to understand object permanence

Sweet boy – 

I can’t believe how fast 6 months have gone by.  You are learning new skills everyday.  You can now sit unassisted for a short amount of time, and you’re ridiculously close to crawling.   You imitate sounds and faces, but you’re not making any word-like sounds yet (like “ba ba” or “da da”).  You just squeal in delight more than anything.  hahaha  You’ve been sleeping better lately, and are falling into more of a routine.  (Which is awesome!) 

It’s so fun watching you grow up.  I love you so much!

~ Mommy

6 month stats

• Weight: 20 lb. 2 oz.
• Length: 27.75 in.

6 month milestones (from Baby Center):

Mastered Skills (most kids can do)

• Turns toward sounds and voices
• Imitates sounds
• Rolls over in both directions

Emerging Skills (half of kids can do)

• Is ready for solid foods
• Sits without support
• Mouths objects
• Passes objects from hand to hand

Advanced Skills (a few kids can do)

• Lunges forward or starts crawling  — You can scoot forward on your tummy, but you’re not crawling just yet.
• Jabbers or combines syllables — Not yet.
• Drags objects toward himself