I can't believe you are 8 months old today, Benjamin! You have grown so much in just one month, I can't believe it! You already have five teeth! Three on the bottom, and two on the top! You are really good at chewing your food and love animal crackers and graham crackers, not to mention anything that comes off mommy and daddy's plate (except for mashed potatoes - I don't know where you get that from!). I know you must weigh over 20 pounds (you are breaking Mama's back!) and you already fit into some of your 9 month clothes. You are just growing like a weed! Everyone still talks about your beautiful blue eyes, and your precious blonde hair.
You are now pulling up, standing up, and even cruising a little bit along the furniture! You climb stairs like it's nobody's business and grin around with such a proud look on your face when you make it to the kitchen or to the laundry room! It gives Mommy a heart attack, but she is letting you explore for a while anyway. You sometimes crawl on your hands and knees but usually end up army-crawling. You've taken a few spills but nothing our tough boy can't handle!
You are a mess! Into everything and curious about everything! You love to watch people and see what they are doing, and you are always getting into something! You love music and sing in church and in the car sometimes, and bob your little body to the music when daddy plays it at home. You get really excited when Mommy takes your little blue bible out for Bible class, and that makes Mommy really happy! You just love being around people and playing with everyone.
You truly are a bright child and such a sunbeam in our life here! You brighten up the day and make us laugh. You are so affectionate and love to give Mommy and Daddy kisses, and sometimes you give them to others, as well. You don't mind going to the nursery without Mommy and Daddy, but you are so happy when they return to get you, too. Everyone always comments on what a good baby you are and how happy you always seem to be! Thank you for acting nicely in public!!
We can't wait to see what you do this next month! Try to hold off on walking, okay? At least for a little while longer! I don't think Mommy is ready for that just yet!
Oh, and of course, you are a Georgia Bulldawgs Fan!
Goooooo Dawgs!!
