The Karras Family: 8 Months!

Finley turned 8 months old today and my how time flies! He is such a active little boy and keeps me on my toes (you can probably tell this from the other posts). Finley is downright crazy sometimes and makes me laugh but he is still the toughest job I have ever had! As far as milestones go so far Finley is ahead of his game physically- meaning with all the physical milestones... he is actually starting to test his balance by letting go of things while standing. He can stand on his own for a few seconds before he either falls or quick grabs something again! He also is starting to "cruise" on the furniture practicing taking steps while holding on. What a daredevil! He gets that from Nate. He is also balancing on his knees while playing with things- again improving his core balance for the next stage- walking! It won't be long! So far Finley has none, count em', ZERO teeth! Though I thought he was teething months ago, nothing has emerged! Also he does not yet say Dada or Mama but I think we are getting close. I am pretty sure he might skip those words and just say "Ella" (his favorite cat) or Meow or Woof...his favorite sounds! Sometimes it sounds like he does say "Ella" and "Hi". He gets very vocal about the animals and makes lots of noises and yells but no true words yet. His eating is getting better and better and he likes most everything now- fruit included. His favorite thing is probably his Yo-Baby yogurt and green beans and he likes ice cream and strawberries...and Puffs but you all know that!! We are working on waving hello and bye-bye (which he did a little on Easter) and "So Big" but Finley is just so physically driven he doesn't sit still long enough for any teaching sessions so I have my challenges there. He's just a go go go kid.
Oh and to report the good and not-so-good, Finley has started having temper tantrums. He can pretty much clear the room with his high pitched, loud screaming fits over silly things or just for no reason that I can figure out. He just loses it sometimes and even the pets run away!! I guess some kids personalities are more susceptible to tantrums... apparently he might get this from me? (So my mom tells me?). What goes around comes around I guess... Overall at 8 months he is doing GREAT!!

The monthly "chair" picture. I had to give him my phone to keep him still...