Eight Months!

Dear Vinny,

On Tuesday, you turned eight months old. It is hard to believe that only eight months ago, you were born. But it is true.

You have learned a lot in the past month. You are able to sit up from a reclined position, which is impressive. You haven't figured out how to crawl yet, but I think it's just a matter of putting all the pieces together. You've learned how to pick up a cheerio, put it in your mouth, chew it up, and swallow it. The cheerio makes it into your mouth more frequently and you gag on it less and less.

Your eighth tooth is just popping out of the gum. It seems like you could be getting molars at some point soon, because you like to chew on things with the back of your jaw. Something else that's strange that you do with your teeth is you sort of grind the front teeth together to create a very strange popping sound.

Every day I spend with you is truly a joy. You are so good-natured and happy! I hope that you continue to feel so happy as you grow up.

Love,
Mommy