Mallory 8 Month Update

At 8 months Mallory is really starting to develop a personality. She no longer likes her toys. For some reason whatever Dalton is doing is more fun so the arguments have started.

She enjoys playing with blocks. I think the more noise she can make the happier she is.

She now looks forward to bath time and can't wait to get in the tub. On a few occasions when we happen to turn our back for a few minutes if we can't find Mallory we head to the bathroom and find her eagerly trying to get into the tub.

This is what it looks like trying to get her ready for bed after a bath. All she wants to do is get back in the water.

If you are in the same room with her she enjoys jumping and playing, but walk out or around the corner and she can't see you that is the end of it.

The tools are another new obsession. She seems to play with them more than Dalton, but of course if she wants them so does Dalton. I knew there would be fights, but this young...are you kidding me!

Everything goes into the mouth. We don't remember Dalton putting things in his mouth like Mallory. She is also fascinated by wall plugs. I have not gotten a picture yet, but needless to say all the wall plugs have covers. This is certainly something Dalton never found or showed an interest in for some reason. We are learning fast that they are two opposite kids.

Mallory is also becoming more photogenic which Dalton is not. Her faces crack me up some times. Here are just a few snaps from last night.

She loves mirrors...if it was just a little safer this could entertain her for some time.

Mallory took her first swim in Uncle Jeff's pool Sunday. No tears. We head to Port A in the near future so we will see what she thinks about the sand and waves. I think we have two water babies on our hands.



Maybe you noticed in some of the pictures, but if not, Mallory is also now pulling up on anything she can get to. Between 7 and 8 months she learned to crawl, sit up and pull up. Where is the pause button? This child is an eager beaver. She does not stay in one place for more than 5 seconds. I'm afraid if I blink she will be graduating high school. She is certainly keeping us on our toes, but we are enjoying every moment.