August 12 - August 15

Hi Baby Lijah!
Big news for you. This weekend, you started "talking." You always make a lot of noise. You always babble sounds but now, you are actually making syllable sounds that sound like talking. It sounds like "blahblahblahblah" but it is so cute to watch your mouth make "words." Daddy and I first heard it on Saturday but you may have started on Friday!

You are also really reaching to be picked up now. When Gramma Debbie was holding you on Friday, you literally reached for me. Daddy has seen you do it but it is the first time I have seen you reach for me. It was my birthday present because it warmed my heart!

We also had one of our first booboos. You hit your head on your crib rail while you were in there. First time that I can remember that I had to pick you up while you were crying because you hurt yourself.

So, what has been going on lately?

Thursday
I think you broke your Auntie Val's heart today buddy. We did a Skype with her and you just screamed. I thought it was because you were tired. You took a nappy and we called her again. You screamed again. I think the computer scared you. While Auntie Val's heart was breaking, my heart was swelling. You were grabbing on to me and wouldn't let go. Your daddy says you are becoming a momma's boy. I know that he means it that you are whiney and want your mommy. I don't think it is a bad thing - it makes me feel good that you want to be with me and be held by me.

Friday
Today was mommy's birthday and your daddy let me sleep in without taking care of you! I slept for HOURS. I had lunch with Gramma Debbie then we picked you up. We played for a little bit and we took pictures for my birthday (which I accidentally deleted - darn it) and then it was off again. You hung out with Brandi and Jeff while mommy and daddy went out for my birthday. Brandi said you were good but your darn mouth was bothering you and you wouldn't sleep even though you were exhausted. I think they had fun with you but I also think that they were TIRED when we picked you up :)

Saturday
Not much to tell ya buddy! Besides your talking, we just hung out picking up the house and running errands.

Sunday
It was cleaning day at our house. You slept, played and did your "job". I told you that everyone was busy today and your job was to be good. You listened well. Unfortunately, it was another first - Daddy put on Spongebob on TV and I let you watch it. You have seen cartoons before but this is the first time I knew we needed it on so you were entertained in your bouncer/walker and we could come in and out of the room. 8 1/2 months for me to become one of those moms. *hanging my head in shame* Tonight, daddy and I are going to dinner then a concert. Gramma Debi D is coming to stay with you. I am sure you will entertain her with your playing and talking. You have to love her up since she is leaving us soon! You also have to be a good boy!