Seven Months (almost 8)

Alas, it is days before Graham gets to 8 months and I am posting #7. I am reluctant to post everything because this year seems as if it is slipping through my fingers.

The greatest advice that I have received in pregnancy was to not wish any stage away... even the nights when Graham would only sleep on my chest! :) And, we havent. It's funny though, with every new stage we see him becoming more independent, showing more personality and just becoming "him". SO fun, right?

Stats:

• 2 Ear Infections
• 20.12 lbs
• 29.5 inches (I know I wrote 30 inches at 6 months, but I was wrong, we got this measurement at the last doctors appointment)
• He is officially sitting up and playing.. equals more independence.... but he loves to play with toys. It's really fun to watch him do this.
• In the same vein, we have now lowered the crib because the other day he had pulled to his knees and was looking over the rails! Will post video of that soon.
• Now he also faces front in the stroller- he LOVES it. It's like he's discovering the world.... and Target. :)
• We are days and (2 inches and 1 pound) from being too big for our carseat. Did anyone else have this situation: where you are too big for youcarseat before a year? Do you go ahead and bump to a convertible? I am assuming so, but seems too little. :( Again, another stage that I am not sure I am ready for.
• Eating, Eating, Eating... stage 2 and some finger foods. and he loves Yogurt.
• I expect him to crawl at any moment... and I can already tell, he is going to be into everything.
• I work up a FULL SWEAT trying to change his diaper. It's OUT OF CONTROL.
• Blows bubbles with his mouth and mocks us. Smacks his lips, shakes his head back and forth... trying to get him to wave.
• New sounds: bababababa gagagagaga still waiting on Mama and Dada
• Continues to LOVE the bath.
• Loves outside. Especially now that the weather is warmer and we can spend time out there...
• He enjoys texture. He falls asleep in his crib rubbing the minky dot bumper.
• He loves to pull hair. When I him he grabs at my hair or touches my face. I let him. Sweetie Pie.
• He has the "elbow of death" as Jason says. He leans up against us with his elbow preventing him from laying all the way back... it's really funny, but drives Jason bonkers.
• When Jason is holding him, he wraps his arm around Jason's neck and rubs on Jason's head.
• He REACHES for us. Heart is officially melting.
• Loves Peek a Boo and Pat A Cake
• Favorite books continue to be: I am a bunny, his Easter book and Floppy Fishy.
• We traveled to spend the night with Rinks and go to his first boy girl party-- Raegan's First Birthday! We also went to see Uncle Dan and his new house in Nashville. G loves his Uncle Dan!

Loving this little boy! Enjoy some pics!