Gibbers trip to the doctors office for his 6 month check up was the worst one for him yet. I felt he was overreacting a little, just a little, the cries when it was all over were a little forced. He only got two shots today.

Gibson is doing really good at sitting up on his own. When in the bath, he doesn't use the sling thing anymore, I just sit him in it. I still have to hold him because he likes to go after the water with his mouth since he can't bring the water to his mouth.

Gibson hasn't discovered clapping his hands together yet, however, he has discovered the sound he can make with his hands. For instance, he's slapped us across the face numerous times making a loud smack sound. That makes him laugh.

Gibson reaches out for things now. He's always after the mouse or the keyboard or the remotes or the game controllers. Or anything else in sight. He will also reach out for people when he wants to be held. I love it.

8 Months Old

• The stimulation of being in different environments is good for your baby. Take her with you to the supermarket, museums, the zoo, and other busy places.
• Make funny, unusual noises, and encourage your baby to copy you.
• Play music designed especially for infants and children.
• Lift your baby to a standing position and let her dance, bounce, or walk.
• Crawl with your baby. Give her a round of applause and lots of kisses for her efforts.
• Put toys in a net bag, and show your baby how to take things out and put them back.