8 months

Again, how did this happen? When I say Henry will be 8 months old tomorrow, that sounds so old to me.  But then I look at him, and he still seems so tiny.  He's done a lot of growing in the last month and is definitely more aware of what's happening around him.  We are on a pretty good 2 nap schedule, most days. He could use a third nap sometimes but just can't settle down to take it most of the time.  He's in bed and asleep no later than 6:30pm and sleeps until 6:30 or 7pm, so I thin he's getting what he needs..  He is still a pretty easy going baby and is quick to smile.  He LOVES to be on his belly, at least I think he does since the minute you set him down on his back, he flips over lick-ity split.  Diaper changing is a real challenge. He gets pretty honry if you try to keep him from flipping over. Of course, once he's there, he just kicks out both legs over and over like he's a mermaid.  I get the feeling he would really like to crawl.  He just started sitting up alone in the last 2 weeks, after some work on my part.  It's nice to be able to put some toys down and let him play if I need to attend to the other kiddo.

His eczema is SOOO much better. He still has flare ups, but it's nothing like it was. He still is constantly trying to inch his legs and arms, so I just keep him in long sleeve footie pjs most of the time.  The minute you take his jammies off, he reaches for those legs and starts to scratch.  He is spitting up a little less, although it's still quite a bit,especially since he's wiggling around so much.  

He is reaching for anything and everything and is pretty sure it will taste good if he can just get it in his mouth.  He loves his jumper and going for walks.  He can scoot himself around in a circle while on his belly to reach for toys, and LOVES watching Aubrey.  She has been very sweet with him lately (unless he tries to take a toy from her).  If I leave the room and he starts fussing, she tells him "It's OK Henry, I'm right here, I'm right here." So sweet it almost makes me forget she only slept 4 hours last night (not kidding). Almost, but not quite. (sigh)

Henry still has a bit of a comb-over, but his hair is growing back in on the sides and back, so we're making progress.  I'm still not ready to cut it.  His eyes are still blue and I'm thinking they may stay that way.  He is working his way through baby food and pretty much loves any fruit. I think apples are his favorite.  Still not digging the meats, and seems to spit up more with them, so I'm going slow.  He loves most veggies too, so hopefully he will be a good eater later on like his sister.  

Well, thanks for bearing with me as I share the ever so exciting details of the last few weeks. If I don't write it here, I'm certain to forget when I finally get around to doing his baby book. Gues I should get one of those. 

He really is such a joy!