8 Month Olds

Noah and Parker are now 8 months old as of December 19, 2010. Collin and I are in come complete awe of how they have grown and developed in just the past 6 weeks. They are no longer babies...they are little gentlemen.


Our first born, Noah, is so smart. He is fascinated by the little details. He studies things like he is trying to figure out how to it works or to take it apart. Noah loves to play peek-a-boo. He and daddy play it all the time. He loves to be thrilled. Noah has an incredible laugh. Most people met him and think he is so serious but he is funny. Its priceless. We started the boys on a car "walker" and within a day he had it moving all around the house. With all the goods there are a few oh no's...He decided to make it very difficult to change his diaper on the changing table...he totally flips over. He also yells when he is bored..."Someone entertain me". Ha-ha. He has started saying vowels. He says it, you say it and he repeats it. Quite clever. He weight about 18.5 lbs, long and lean.Wears 9 month clothing but no far from 12 month. 2 bottom teeth in. Eyes are a deep green.


And our sweetheart of a boy,Parker, is so joyful. He is sunshine. He is so cuddly and kind. Parker is sitting up for significant periods of time on his own. It allows him to see a whole new world. He loves it. He is also getting into the crawl position and rocking. Crawling is just around the corner for them both. Its great to witness his new discoveries. He has discovered his tongue and monster voice. Par Par sticks his tongue to the right side of his mouth. Its hysterical. He too now has mastered the roll over. He is rolling and rolling all over the place now. I can't believe we worried about him not rolling over at 6 months. I am guessing he will be the first to talk. Parker Nichlaus adores his brother. Always looking toward Noah to see what he is up too. He still has the most playful laugh - it will make you forget you are an adult. You just want to get down on his level and laugh with him. Parker is weighing in these days at 21 lbs, long but not so lean. Solid kiddo. Wears size 12 months easy. 2 bottom teeth in. Eyes are an icy blue (one of his best features).


The two of them together can get in double trouble. They love to head straight to the Christmas tree and pull on the branches. The boys are very aware of each other. Collin and I are excited when they play sweetly together. We let them roll around and "wrestle" with just diapers on ----it's priceless. The 2 of them are well on their way to a life time of being the coolest brothers!!! We are now feeding them 4 bottles a day (25 - 30 oz.) and solid 3 times a day. Chef Collin has taken the lead on making the boys homemade food. He purees sweet potatoes, squash, apples, pears, peas, and green beans. We finally helped them get back on track with sleep. Our vacation was wonderful but they developed some poor sleeping habits. They now go to bed at 7:30pm and are up between 5:45 and 6:45am. (we love those 6:45am - keep it up boys) We did have to "Ferberize" them. Also know as the cry it out method. Thank goodness they are quick learners. It only took 2 nights. No more bottles at night. Amen. We are thrilled. Teething issues 1 or 2 a week but we can handle that compared too the night feedings.

Its Christmas time. Their 1st Christmas. I am sure they will love the wrapping paper. Grandma & Gramps Stoops and Uncle Chris will all arrive Christmas Eve day.

Happy 8 months Noah and Parker. We LOVE you!