Month 8

Happy 8 months to my big boy Bryce!  Time is passing much too quickly!!

Bryce continues to grow like a weed.  97th percentile for height at 31" and 95th percentile for weight at 24lbs 1oz.  Dr. J. commented on how sweet tempered he is because he is ALWAYS smiling!  I mean he is ALWAYS happy to the point I'm worried there is something wrong with him!  lol :)  He is really just full of pure joy everyday....I should lead by HIS example!

Bryce is very anxious to get moving.  He still hates tummy time which I think is impeding his "learning to crawl"...instead he tries to twist himself backwards onto his hands and knees from a sitting position.  He hasn't quite figured it out and often ends up on his noggin'.  Most recently he's being trying to "climb" me as we sit and play, and he will also grab onto the legs of the Jumperoo attempting to pull himself up.  He just doesn't have the strength yet to get very far. I did read an article that said large babies are often slightly delayed in crawling and walking due to the sheer mass they must move.  But I'm sure I'll be writing about his progress next month!

The daycare search continues.  It's hard for many reasons, mostly because I can't imagine anyone loving and caring for my baby like I do.  But it's also difficult because many facilities do not have openings, and the ones that do....I can't commit to/and pay for the spot 4 months in advance. I did tour a fabulous new daycare in Kanata.  The staff wear uniforms, they teach baby sign language, it's catered by an upscale local restaurant, it's surrounded by forest and walking trails....all for the low, low price of $1800/month!  Gulp!  Of course I'm also interviewing home daycares but I feel like a facility would have more accountability.  (More eyes, more hands etc.)

Tooth # 5 made its appearance on August 24th!  Bottom right. Now his toothy grin is a little lopsided until the other side fills in. As you can see in the picture, he loves to brush his little chicklets...well maybe it's just the yummy fruity toothpaste that he likes to eat?!  lol

No more boring, bland, baby puree's for Bryce.  He is definitely digging the big boy food.  I found this great website that has yummy baby/toddler recipes...most of which can be frozen in individual servings. (http://www.onceamonthmom.com)  Things like Shepherds Pie, Bebe Bolognese, Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken soup, and Beef stew.  Yum Yum.  I freeze the portions in muffin tins then store in ziploc baggies.  So easy to thaw and serve.  And such a relief because I was finding it hard to find veggie purees he would eat!  Now he gets all his veggies (and meat) in one dish. :)

Bryce's fine motor skills have really improved in the last month.  He has no problem picking up cheerios now with his thumb and forefinger whereas last month he was just swiping his hand across the highchair tray.  Getting them ALL into his mouth is another thing though.  There is usually a cheerio graveyard trapped beneath his bum or on the floor.  And because I have a food snob for a dog, the cheerios remain where they land.  He also has this thing for tags...which my Mom pointed out.  If he finds a tag on a toy or blanket, he will examine it very thoroughly - before trying to eat it.  I better keep him away from my mattress tag for fear he will remove it and I'll be fined or worse yet...imprisoned!  Ha Ha Ha!

Well that's it for now.  See you again in a few weeks.