Caitlin - 8.5 months

The last time I wrote about you was when you were just under 4 months old, a baby.  You are now heading towards being a toddler with a mind of your own :)  You started sitting at 5 months, belly crawling at 6.5 months, clap your hands at 7 months and about 2 weeks ago learn to wave bye-bye.  Your first tooth was also visible at 7 months and now have 2 front lower teeth (teething is way faster than your koko).

5 months old

6 months old in Malaysia - notice the kisses from mosquitoes

8 month cheeky me

2 front teeth for Christmas!!

I looked back at the posts and pictures of Isaac at about the same age and realise that you both do look very alike, except that you have hair!! Interestingly the photos that I take are similar too :) and of course you both have the same toys!!

The advise is not to compare but it's just natural to do so.  Although similar in many ways, you are more clingy and 'manja' and is less chilled than your brother.  You also put EVERYTHING into your mouth which your koko never did.  Maybe it's a boy / girl thing?  Or maybe it's because Isaac was already in nursery by now and hence have learnt to be more independent?  We'll see how your character and personality continue to develop.

Currently, you recognise your name and starting to communicate by calling out 'uh, uh' to get our attention.  You will also yell out quite loudly when you're excited.  Just like your koko, you are no where near sleeping through the night yet.  You seem to be more picky with your food and love to feed yourself.  Toast seem to be your favourite food!!  I need to give this to you 3 times a day during meals to get you to open your mouth.  You recognise music and would clap your hands when you hear any tunes.  A funny example was when we went shopping and you started clapping your hands when you heard the 'alarm' of the shop entrance go off.  Classic!! :)

I am totally enjoying my maternity leave with both you and Isaac and wish you both won't grow up so quickly.