Holy cow! Max & Derek just keep getting older ;) The difference with this month is that they actually look older. For a while there they seemed to just maintain, but this month I can actually see that they are longer, feel that they are heavier, and watch them getting smarter.
They are both sitting up with assistance and even standing tall with your support when put on their feet. Derek can stay straight up for quite some time. He's really good at locking his knees.
Both boys are also getting heavier. It's not so easy to lug them around, but I still do it. One in the carrier (usually Max because he's bigger), and the other on my hip (Derek). We love to get out of the house that way.
I also noticed that their hair is getting longer! I see it more on the top of their heads, especially when Kurt gives them a side comb.
We recently bought them a walker, & they love it :) It's them being more mobile before they're actually mobile. I found that Max enjoys it the most because he goes everywhere. The other day I found him looking out the porch window.
This month we've also watched them recognize people, specifically mom & dad. Derek became very needy near the end of the month & would only be content when I held him. It's kind of a nice feeling to be wanted, but there is this sense of exhaustion from being needed all the time.
They began enjoying each other too. Kurt & I have spent a lot of time just watching them watch each other :) It's so much fun to see their expressions & hear them "talk." They'll look at each other and screech. Haha... It's just so stinking cute!
I think I say this every month, but I'm pretty sure they're teething. Everything goes into the mouth, and when it's in the mouth, it's being destroyed. They are biting really hard on anything & everything. We have a stock pile of teething rings in the freezer. Also, they've been fussier than usual, are eating less, and not sleeping good. I haven't seen any teeth or even white spots, but I don't know what else it could be.
We started rice cereal a while back, but got a huge supply of baby food from a recent team! Our first pick was organic sweet potates. It did not go so well :) They both looked and acted like we were giving them the nastiest tasting thing ever! However, the look on their faces were priceless. The next day we opted for bananas & oranges (something a little sweeter). After a day or so of trying it, Derek began eating like a pro. Max was still not very fond of the flavor, so we tried some blueberry & pear for him. He didn't mind that as much.
Their personalities are definitely more apparent and each do different things.
Derek: He is super social. He smiles for everyone. He loves to look at his brother. He enjoys a nice cold teething ring. He has so much fun playing in the activity center. His favorite person is mommy. He always wants to sit up. He doesn't like to put clothes on. He hates being by himself, but plays well with Max. Naps are normally a little more difficult for him. He loves to talk & is usually the first to make a new sound. He can be feisty (like his mom), but has become rather content lately. He only gets really upset every once in a while.
Max: He tends to be more serious, but has such a big smile. He will play with anyone & let anyone hold him. He's content to be by himself. He enjoys making Derek laugh & laughing at Derek. His favorite toy is the walker. He loves the "freedom" it gives him. Noises are his specialty, anything loud. He has fun playing video games with daddy. Nap time is not normally an issue, but sleeping through the night has been a challenge. He can get pretty stubborn & throw a tantrum when something doesn't go his way. He does this frequently, but it's usually more of a small thing not a major breakdown.
It feels like there are so many other things that I could write, but it would make this post WAY too long :) To say the least, this month has been eventful. Each day, I am more and more amazed at how much I enjoy being around them now :) It's like a whole new life, & I love it! I can even see that Kurt is so close to feeling the same way.
Happy 8 Months Max & Derek!
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