Month 8

Well, I am officially crawling... and pulling myself up to standing... and cruising along the furniture... and getting into trouble! It all happened in one week; Mommy and Daddy were shocked and happy all at once. They had to lower the mattress on my crib because they were afraid I would flip over the side and hurt myself. I feel like there is a whole new world in front of me. Mommy definitely has to keep a much closer eye on me. I've had some pretty scary falls, but I always get right back up. I follow her all over the house, now, so they bought some baby gates to close off the kitchen. They keep saying it's easier to do that than it would be to baby proof every drawer and cabinet in there. The oven doesn't lock either... but I think they just want to keep me out of the fridge!

Crawling around my toys to get to Daddy's laptop.

I know this is where you keep the food!

I'm awaaaaaake!

Mommy and I are working on my swimming skills, again. We took a little bit of a break the last couple months because the weather was always so rainy, but now that we get a few sunny days here and there, we go to the pool whenever we have the opportunity. I really love splashing around in the water. I stand up on the side of the pool, and if Mommy puts me on my stomach, I kick my legs. We've even done a few dunks to get me used to going under the water. I never cry, and quickly go back to playing in the water. Pool time is probably one of my favorite things right now. Sometimes I go over to my friend's house and swim in her little pool in the back yard. Mommy says she has one she needs to get out of storage so I can swim in my back yard, too!

Tired out after an afternoon swimming. I pulled the towel over my eyes so I could sleep!

I saw the Imagination Movers here on base, too. They were GOOD! I had never heard of them before, so Mommy put on one of their episodes the day before the concert. I wasn't very interested, but that is probably because I don't watch much TV, so I didn't really understand what was going on. But when I saw them live... man, oh, man, was I impressed. I just sat on Mommy's lap and took it all in. All the other kids around me were up dancing around, but I had never seen anything like that before. The lights and music were mesmerizing, and I took a nice long nap after the concert.

Imagination Movers show!

We also went to the Chamorro Culture Center and took a tour around a replica of a Chamorro Village. It was a lot of fun. We were able to eat dinner and watch the sun set over the ocean. Then the "Chamorro villagers" came out and performed a show for us. I got scared because there was a lot of chanting, clapping, and slapping of legs, but once Daddy handed me over to Mommy, I felt better and was able to enjoy the show. I was a hit among the lady villagers, and they all wanted to hold me after the show!

Chamorro Culture Show

Hanging out with the ladies!

Let's see... what other things have I learned this month? Oh! I started clapping my hands! I was imitating Daddy one night, and now I can do it on my own if I really try. I also talk a lot. I know what I'm saying, but I don't think my Mommy and Daddy quite understand all the priceless knowledge I am passing on.

I'm so cute... even when I'm doing something I'm not supposed to do!

The last few months have gone by so quickly. It seems like just yesterday I was visiting my family in the states, and now we're beginning the fall season. I can't wait to update you all again next month with all I do here on the island of Guam!

8 Months Old!