Smiles and miles for our Teddy Bear!
8 months is all about the SMILES for Teddy or ‘Good Time Ted’ according to Aunt Cathy. Teddy’s lovable, smiley and almost always happy personality continues to emerge with each day. His teachers say that he just sits in the circle at school and giggles at the other babies. He seriously smiles most of the time and it’s awesome. And when he’s not smiling he’s usually laughing at his older brother. Andy and I have watched their relationship and love for each other really blossom in the last month. They truly love being around each other and Teddy lights up in the morning (or any time for that matter) when he sees Andrew. He giggles when Andrew plays with him and belly laughs as they splash each other feverishly in the bath each night. I so hope we are watching the beginnings of a life long close friendship!
As for the MILES part, Teddy is officially on the move! He’s evolved from a worm-like pseudo crawl to full on hand-hand-knee-knee crawl. The other day he crawled clear across the house on his own. He loves to explore and is particularly drawn to my office. He loves to go in there and just stare at my giant cactus. He”s also started to pull himself up onto things and can stand leaning up on toys. He truly is mobile…and it’s exhausting!
At 8 months Teddy also babbles a ton is constantly making noise; the gift of gab is something he comes by honestly. He definitely makes the ‘da da’ and ‘ma ma’ sounds but I’m not conceding first word yet. He also loves to roam through the house in his little scooter, make a b-line for Andrew’s toys when he isn’t looking and LOVES splashing in the bath. As soon as he hears the water turn on he crawls quickly to the tub and pulls himself up as if to say ‘I WANT IN NOW!.’
Teddy also eats just about anything I put in front of him though I think yogurt is his favorite. And still no teeth! Teddy also continues to be a champion sleeper; down around 7-7:30pm with almost no, if any, fuss and wakes around 6-7 am to eat. He’s wearing 9- but really 12- months clothes. Official weigh-in next month when we visit the doctors.
8 is great! We love you Teddy P! Keep on smiling!
Photoshoot ‘outtakes’ ❤️
