Eight Months

Copeland Peter. Ah, I just love saying his full name. What's with that? When my mom called me by my full name, I didn't like it. Now, I hear mom's doing it all of the time. And I do it. And I love doing. That's his name. His sweet, innocent name. Ah, I just love saying it. (I think I've figure out why mom's do it.) You are EIGHT months, big boy! I cannot believe how fast you have grown. You're ahead of Hudson in all of your mile stones so far. I'm sure that's because you see him doing everything and want to join in. I could snuggle you all day long. You're just so yummy. I have loved all the time we've had so far together. You make me feel so needed. When I enter the room and you see me, it's like I'm the only one there. You're smile is huge and your eyes are full and welcoming. I just adore you. New to Copeland: When we hold you, you somehow adjust yourself so that you look like you're hanging on us, like a little woodland critter. I just love this, especially because of your big, blue eyes. You really do look like a little critter. A cute one, of course. When we hold you, you like to press your mouth against our shoulder while making a "mah-mah" sound. You do this over and over. And, if our shoulder is exposed you like it even more. You can almost hold yourself up in a crawling position. When you do this you start swaying forward and back. I'm sure you'll be crawling next month. You have two teeth! And you haven't bit me, yet. I'm nervous about that day, but maybe it won't happen if it hasn't already. (Crossing my fingers!) You love your big brother. He can make you laugh better than anyone else. You also love smiling at him when he's crying. Usually he's yelling at you to "stop laughing, Cope!" which makes you smile even bigger. Speaking of smiles, everyone says we have the same one. I love this because all I ever hear is how much you and Hudson look like daddy. Finally I can claim something! You love bath time. Your sleeping habits are better than ever. You're almost sleeping through the night. And I couldn't be more grateful. You have a sweetness about you and a kindness that I can already see. You're full of light and you bring us so much joy.