So it’s been a while since I’ve written … and my main excuse? well … so much has happened! Marshall is now MOVING – I mean … crawling … and FAST! On March 24th he started pulling up and standing in his crib (ACK!) … and everything changed! He no longer wants to sleep (it’s laying down and he just wants to stand and explore everything). Also no more free time for me while he just hangs out on the floor. It’s a whole new world! May have to break out that pack and play just to shower!
He took his first “crawl” step – up on his knees – at our 8 month photoshoot with Jen on the 21st. He ate his first fingerfoods on the 28th – gerber graduates sweet potato puffs – and now I can’t get him to stop eating them! He has also tackled Organic O’s cereal, bananas, tiny cheese cubes … and we tried avocado (of which he was NOT a fan!).
He’s really starting to imitate us. He barks like our neighbor’s dog – Sal. He’s been doing that for a while – but NOW he’ll stop whatever he’s doing (nursing, eating, playing) to “unh unh” like the puppy. He also started “so big” both on the changing table – and most recently in his high chair – which we’ve been doing since he was born to stretch him out after naps and such.
He’ll chase me through the house (crawling) – and giggles more and more everyday … loves swinging in swings at the park and being outside … and animals! I think I may have finally convinced Daddy we need to get that boy a DOG! We’re shopping … honestly I think we both want one – but who has time for the work involved? Well … we think MJ’s happiness is worth the extra work! So we may have a new family member soon.
What an amazing adventure this little guy is!!
We’re looking forward to a visit with the Rhodes’ family in Texas next week … yee haw!!
