#51: Hudson's 8-month Update!

Hudson turned 8-months on August 12th, but his check-up wasn't until August 24th. I don't know how we got so far off from his birthday! Anyway, there was about a month between the 7 and 8 month check-ups so it all works out in terms of charting his growth. Here are this month's stats:

• Weight: 24 lbs, 5 oz  (95th percentile)
• Length: 30.5 inches (97th percentile)
• Head: 47.5 cm (85th percentile)

From last month, he gained 1 lb and 6 oz and grew 1.5 inches - finally making his length a higher percentile than his weight. This month his top front teeth broke through, you can barely see them...but they're there! The doctor wants us to start introducing meats, yogurt, other grains (besides rice) and egg yolk. I'll have an update in September on that process! Right now he is eating tons of veggies and fruits, and loves his Puff treats! Not a fan of water, although I keep giving him a sippy cup every day.

He is still loving music classes and is a big fan of the keyboard and xylophone. Our swim classes ended this month, and in September we're going to check out My Gym classes (got a good deal on Living Social).

In terms of development, he is very engaged with people and has no problem having a "stare contest" with anyone (including our Pastor during his baptism!). He plays with his toys, loves his Froggy Bouncer, sits very well and is starting to get in the rocking position - but no crawling yet. He only likes when mommy and daddy feed him the bottle, doesn't want to take it on his own - and judging from the picture below he isn't quite sure how it works! He tried sucking so hard, it was so funny!