8 Months

Zaylee girl's stats:

Weight:  14 lb.
Height:  26 in.

Last week we had a weight check for our little peanut, and she is moving right along gaining and growing each day!  Since our appointment, she has even stepped up in the eating department more than she already had.   It is fascinating to me she literally will eat ANYTHING we give her, with the exception of carrots.  She gags so forcefully it is almost entertaining to watch.  I'd rather her gag on those opposed to something with a higher caloric index as she needs all the extras she can get :)  I have made sweet potatoes for her, but she hates the texture so I end up having to water them down.  I wish I were the type that had the desire to make my baby girl her own food, but I'm thankful I never kid myself into thinking that would be something I would make a habit of, and honestly she LOVES baby food, so I am taking the easy route!  She truly enjoys Plum Organics, and they are all natural with no added flavors or sugars, so I don't feel bad giving them to her.  I hope to start giving her more foods that we are eating and cut the amount I am currently buying down to save a little cash flow, but for now we are both enjoying meal times and that is what matters most to me! 

Our sweet little lady still refuses a bottle, but we are making a bit of progress on the sippy cup.  She at least holds it and soothes her aching mouth by biting down while letting drips of water touch her tongue.  Eventually she will understand that it is more than just a chew toy :)

She gets more and more fun as the days go by, and as much as I want her to stay little forever, each stage is a whole new kind of special.  Climbing, crawling, standing, walking (while holding our hands of course!), and getting into everything she is not supposed to, are her favorite things at the moment.  She talks all the time these days, but as our Irish doctor's said, "She is a very passive baby".  I had to ask what she meant by this, and passive means a quiet, gentle baby.  That is our girl.  Sweet to the core.  Although, recently she is starting to show signs of a little feisty girl trying to break through, especially when she has had enough food and wants out of her chair.  It makes us laugh now, but in a few more months it will not be looked at as funny, but rather unacceptable, as her daddy won't tolerate screaming to get what she wants.  Another reason I am thankful for him, we agree on most every point of discipline and parenting!  We shall see how true that stays as our little sweet, perfect baby becomes a naughty toddler.  But wait, that will never happen, because she will stay perfect forever! ;)  I've already started praying for patience and understanding for the years to come, because the Lord knows I will need it.  For now, I will just enjoy these special, wonderful moments with my loving little lady and her adorable personality that shows more and more each day!  Love her so.