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Charlotte's in this amazing stage where she is interested in EVERYTHING and is able to satisfy her own curiosities due to an increase in gross and fine motor skills. It's amazing watching her learn these new skills, but a little scary, too! We have to keep such a close eye on her since she's all over the place. 

She's learning how to "throw" things. You'll see her in the first couple of seconds throw her bird toy on the kitchen floor. She also likes to "throw" balls and socks and other toys back and forth and then chase after them. The most impressive part of this first video is her crawling. The girl has come a long way in a week! 

Charlotte's also learned how to pull herself to kneel or stand along the sides of her crib. More impressive is her ability to snatch things off of her nightstand (okay, okay, it's a TV tray... ) and bring them into her crib. You'll see her swipe a pacifier off the table, but I'm not kidding when I say I watched her pull a book into her crib today. She grabbed it, couldn't get it through the slats, so she TURNED IT SIDEWAYS and got it through!! Is it just me, or is she a genius!?!? I know babies do this stuff, I'm just shocked she's doing it at 8 months old! Not to worry, nothing harmful is kept within reach. The books will be moved, too, after receiving a warning from my friend Jessyca about babies eating board books(?!).

One giant nuisance about her newfound mobility? Diaper changes. The girl will. not. sit still for a complete diaper change. And forget about wardrobe changes! Charlotte had a little mid-diaper-change accident on her changing table this afternoon, so I laid a blanket down on her floor, set her down there, and tried to re-diaper & clothe her there. Well she scurried away from me while I was cleaning up the changing table cover & putting her soiled clothes in the hamper. Clearly, Ben doing laundry was much more fun than getting dressed! 

You're funny, Charlotte. And that's just one of the many, many, many reasons we love you!!