Month 8

8 months?!  Eek!  Say it ain’t so.  Soon my baby will be in daycare!! :(

Well, Aiden survived his first trip/flight to Florida this month.  We couldn’t have picked a better time to be away with the -40 deep freeze, and we returned just before the nasty winter storm that would have delayed our flight for sure.  (Not that being stranded in Florida for an extra day would have been so bad…though being stuck in the airport without a car might have been!) Aiden was a delightful little traveller, who barely made a peep, and was happy just going with the flow. We went to Sea World and he was actually quite fascinated by the Orca’s for a short time, but the Dolphin show was too loud and he and I had to re-locate to a quieter spot higher in the stands.  He also got to see the Atlantic Ocean as we took a day trip to Cocoa Beach.  It was much colder (and windier) on the coast than inland, so none of us really enjoyed that part.  Except for Bryce of course who didn’t want to leave the sand! He also got to “swim” a little bit but wasn’t really a fan.  The pool was heated but he didn’t seem too interested which is odd since he loves baths.  Oh and we went to Gatorland.  Not sure what he thought about that…but I bet the gators were eyeing him up!!!  :s 

Aiden is just about to crawl which will surely keep me on my toes.  His preferred means of travel currently is to “Barrel Roll” across the floor.  He does really well to cover a large distance that way but I’m sure he’ll improve his lap time once he finds his hands and knees.  Thinking back, I’m sure Bryce skipped the crawling and went straight to walking….but Aiden is definitely getting himself onto all fours (well all three’s really as one little leg always seems to get stuck) and testing his balance.  Usually gravity wins and he ends up on his face within minutes. 

Despite 1+ months of copious drooling, Aiden is yet to sprout anymore teeth.  It’s been the longest “Psyche” ever.  He does however really like to grind and click the 4 that he has.  It makes me cringe every time.  Argh!!  But despite his lack of teeth, he eats like a champ.  I’m sure I was much more choosy in terms of food selections for Bryce (i.e. homemade pureed, soft textured, age appropriate foods)….but as Aiden is the second child, (sorry) he pretty much gets whatever we’re eating chopped up into little bits.  He’s doing well with this method and is at the high end of normal for weight.  (22.5lbs currently)  In terms of height, let’s just say he’s wearing 18-24 months sleepers and some of those are too short!

His newest talents are to clap his hands.  Thanks Nana…for teaching him that.  And the other is to play peek-a-boo on command.  He covers his face with his blanket and waits for me to say “Where’s Aiden”…at which point he proudly reveals himself like I really thought he disappeared!  With these amazing talents and his freakish height…think we can take it on the road?!  Vegas? Lol

Well that’s about it.  Every day is like Ground Hog Day (the movie) where we pretty much do the same thing over and over….and over….. ;)

See you next month.