Fully Mobile

Mia hit the 8 month mark on November 16th and she started fully crawling the same week.  She was moving around backwards and sideways for a few weeks leading up to her 8 month birthday, but until now, she was not moving forward in a real crawl.  It's taking some getting used to for the rest of the family, you forget how quickly they can dart across the room once they get the hang of it.  No more setting Mia in one place surrounded by toys while I check on the laundry...because when I get back, she'll be across the room checking out a light socket or putting her hand in the dogs' food dish.  One time she parked herself on top of Carter's puzzle (while he was doing it) and decided to gum on a few pieces.  Carter's been pretty patient so far and he seems to understand that she is going to be more and more interested in his toys as she grows.  I think he's getting the hang of sharing (at least a little).

She loves crawling over to the coffee table and pulling herself up to her knees.  She hasn't quite made it to her feet yet, but I'm sure she'll be there before we know it.  Anything within her reach is fair game now.

Another favorite is to crawl over to Shady and lie over her back and play with the dog tags on her collar.  Shady actually sits very still and lets Mia check her out.  Maisy has been good with Mia too, Mia  stuck her hand in Maisy's food dish while Maisy was eating and she backed up and waited patiently.  Both dogs seem to know that the kids are top priority and they need to act accordingly.

Other stats - Mia has been excellent with her sleeping.  She goes to bed around 8pm and doesn't wake up until around 8am.  She also takes great naps in her crib.   She has been talking up a storm in the last week.  Lots of "Ba Ba" and "Ga" and other consonants.   She also LOVES eating puffs and crackers and other real people food.  It may be wishful thinking but I think we actually have a decent eater on our hands!