William George, you turned eight months old this past Monday. We call you Wiggle sometimes, as a play on your initials but also because you are energetic and crave movement.
You have discovered toys! You love the drum, and all of the LeapPad alphabet toys. Mostly, your favorite toys are whatever your sisters have at the moment. Since they give you a run for your money (see bed incident here), it's a draw. Still, you are enamored of your sisters. You squeal with them, and they can always make you laugh. If they ever cry for any reason, you erupt in tears, too, in a show of solidarity.
Your favorite room is the play room. The hardwood flooring downstairs makes crawling a challenge, and you like the upstairs (carpeted) better. You still crawl/slide backward most of the time, but you do manage to yield some distance from that maneuver. You will often slide/scoot to another room.
Oh! And you are transfixed by the iPhone and iPad! You seem to have super-human/baby strength whenever you see those devices.
You have finally gained some weight. For the longest time, you were like a miniature professional basketball player, long but lean. You have finally added some weight and filled out, due to your ability to finally (!) eat some food. So far, you have managed to tolerate carrots and sweet potatoes. You weigh 18+ pounds, and currently wear mostly 9 or 12 month clothing. We have not posted this previously, but you have rather large feet. You wear 12-24 month socks, and I can barely get your feet into the size 3 shoes we purchased for your baptism. You detest having your clothing changed (much screaming will ensue), and sleeves always provoke your wrath. You do, however, enjoy having your hair combed. You always smile and watch each brush stroke in the mirror.
While still exceptionally agreeable, you assert yourself more each day. The day I saw you get angry and try to jump out of your exersaucer is definitely memorable. You are ready to be on the go! Once you are able to move, I anticipate you will be a blur of activity.
George, you are the embodiment of joy, and you have made our family complete.
Happy 8th!
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