8 months old! I feel like this is the point where I should be getting teary about my baby being 2/3 of a year old, but you know what? I’m just happy. I’m enjoying every age and stage as it comes. Instead of rushing to get to the next milestone, I’m heeding the advice I’ve received and just enjoying Hailey, as she is at this very moment.
What’s she been up to this past month? Well…
She bounces to songs. I think she’s going to like to dance.
She nurses 4 times a day.
She is an adventurous eater and usually eats 2 meals a day. She will eat anything we put in front of her, though she has her preferences (likes: peas, broccoli and black beans. will tolerate: avocado and eggs). Her pincer grip has gotten really good and she can pick up peas with ease.
She still enjoys books and walks. Relaxing in her swing will keep her happy for long stretches of time. She likes to bounce in her jumparoo while I blog.
No teeth yet, though I can see two under the surface on the bottom. I don’t think it will be too long.
She likes to bang these together and slap the top of surfaces, which is making eating out more and more of an adventure.
She goes to bed at 7:00 and sleeps until 7:00. She takes 2 naps. Usually 9:00-10:30 and 2:00-3:00 or 3:30.
We no longer use the noise machine. We just turn the sleep sheep onto rain and after 40 minutes, it shuts off. The transition was surprisingly seamless.
She is tolerating tummy time better and better. She pushes up on her arms and can wiggle backwards and in circles.
She doesn’t pull herself up, but can stand while holding onto the couch.
She prefers sitting and has learned how to scoot her butt and move. She mostly goes backwards.
She is as expressive as ever. Funny faces are a daily occurrence. As are babbles and saying dadadada. She likes to whisper, especially to herself when she thinks we’re not around.
She will sometimes shreik, then look around to see who heard, then laugh at herself.
She loves to shake her head no whenever we nod our head yes. Uh-oh 
She is finishing up the last of her size 2 diapers and will be in 3s by the weekend. She wears 9 month, 12 month and 6-12 month clothes.
She gives kisses now. Open mouthed slobbers on the cheek. Nothing so gross has ever felt so sweet.
She loves Koda.
Her giggles still melt me. And her dad.
Hailey is such a joy. I look forward to sneaking into her room every morning and peaking my head over the crib. The moment she sees me and smiles makes my whole day.
How I got blessed with such a happy girl is beyond me, but I’m so grateful.
Happy 8 months, little monkey!
Katie @ Legally Fit says
She is soo adorable. Can you believe how fast time flies? I just bought the outfit in the first pic for A- so cute!
Stefanie says
Such a cutie pie!! She gets more and more beautiful with every post.
Marci says
She is too cute! And is such a happy and good baby! I didn’t realize diapers last so long. We are in Size 1. I guess I thought since newborns lasted about 2 months that each size was about that time period.
Brittany says
I think most people outgrow diapers sooner than we have! I hear different brands and fits work better or different people. I’m forcing her to wear through the rest of these 2s (about 15 left), but she probably should have been in 3s a week or two ago 🙂
Muna says
awww i love this post. she is such a cutie. My daughter turns 6 months old tomorrow and doesn’t like tummy time either. Like you I have also started to just enjoy her how she is right now than stress about milestones 🙂
Parita @ myinnershakti says
I love that she whispers to herself when she thinks no one is around. SO CUTE! She really is beautiful baby. 🙂
blackhuff says
4 months and then it’s her first birthday! Wow!
Did you start with the party planning for it yet?
Brittany says
Haha, no party planning yet! I’m thinking it will be somewhat low key, even though that’s the the popular thing to do right now 😉
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I love this post!! It is so interesting to read about her development. Happy 8 Months! 😉
Megan @ The Road to Skinny says
So adorable! I have a feeling once my little one decides to join us I’ll be going back through all your posts!
Danielle says
I love your philosophy about just enjoying the time as it comes. The next few months so many things will happen- teeth, talking, crawling, walking, pointing…tantrums 🙂 Basking in every sweet and precious moment allows you to soak it all in. She is absolutely perfect- that speaks so much to how great her parents are!
Ana says
She is the cutest and happiest baby girl around!!!
Ana
Jessie @ Graze With Me says
The whispering to herself kills me!!! That’s so cute! Try to get a video of it
Cristin says
Such a great post! She is just adorable & I love how you capture everything, describing it so well. You all are such a great family 🙂
Jasmina says
What happy girl she is 🙂
I jus want to pinch those cheeks and those legs 😉
Happy 8th month Hailey!!!
Michaela says
she does get cuter every day!!
haha, I love when babies whisper 😀
You are one happy family 🙂
Kelly@Runmarun says
Soooo cute! I love the whispers- Lula does the same! And you have a happy baby because clearly, you are so happy! It just rubs off on her! Enjoy your precious little one!
Alex says
Ahhhj! She is so adorable! Gosh they change so fast!
Hallie (@ChasingHallie) says
I feel like I was just reading her 7 month post! The scooting is the best. So cute.
Kaitlyn @Keeping up with Kaitlyn says
She is so so so cute!!! I can’t believe she is already 8mos old!
Lisa says
She is so beautiful Brittany! She looks so sweet. Happy 8 months to Hailey 🙂
Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says
What an awesome picture with your puppy!! Soon they’ll be best friends 🙂
Caitlin says
The last picture…I’m DYING! Hailey is so cute! I can’t believe she’s already at 8 months. Feels like just yesterday I was reading about the 7 month landmark. Love her “pincer grip”, haha! The kisses are the best to hear about. What a sweetie.
Katie @ Pop Culture Cuisine says
Aren’t the open mouth slobbery kisses the best, they never get old to me either!
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
She’s adorable!
Jen says
She is just too darn precious! It was so good to see her (and you!) the other day 🙂