Yesterday, my tiny baby turned 8 big months old. I can't believe it! He is always so happy and brings so much joy to our lives. Over the last months I've noticed Jackson doing the following:
- Reaches midline and transfers objects from one hand to another
- Uses a pincer grasp when picking up small items, especially to feed himself
- Shows an interest in feeding himself
- Got upset for the first time when we took something away from him. (Thankfully that has only happened once...so far.)
- Looks at pictures in books and studies toys
- Loves the sound of a hair dyer but gets upset by the noise of a blender and vacuum
- Shows dislike for certain things (throws pacifier when doesn't want it, pushes your hand away when trying to give him his vitamin)
- Shows preferences for people
- Gets very excited when he sees his reflection in the mirror
- Loves to grab faces. Anything on it including noses, lips, neck skin, eyes, glasses, and hair.
- Periodically sits up from laying down
- Reaches behind him when an item is moved there
- Mommy and daddy must always be in view when they are around
- Fake coughs
- Makes noises that sounds like a dinosaur
- Produces the consonant-vowel blends ba and pa
- Loves to shake things, especially things that make noise
- Still reaches for Willow whenever she is around, but Willow only comes just past arm's length now
Right now, Jackson's favorite toys are:
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| Sofie, crunchy block, green boat, Willow, fish rattle, orange truck, Indestructibles book, Chicago police rattle |
More than any toy, Jackson loves and would prefer to have tissues, a cell phone, TV remote, keys, plants, and a straw. What a funny guy! Happy 8 months baby!
Fish rattle! Yes!
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