Month Five

Five months feels too old. I think every day this month I looked at you and thought, "where is my baby?" Despite not gaining that much weight this month, you're growing up so fast and it needs to stop. Now.

Here's the low down on month five:

You learned to sit unassisted the day after you turned four month old. And you've gotten so steady at it! You know how to balance, pick up toys and turn from side to side all while sitting!

You can pretty much roll over. You still get stuck sometimes but if you're determined, you'll figure out how to get that arm untucked! Back to belly is the easiest for you, but you've rolled from belly to back as well.

You suck at sleep. Still. I'm praying for the day I type that you sleep on your own, through the night. But until then, I'll enjoy the snuggles. 

You've started showing interest in pulling yourself up to stand. You're still too weak, but I know you'll get it soon.

You love being naked and hate getting dresses. You little nudist.

You know how to put your paci in your mouth correctly. 

We've started you back on reflux meds and I've totally cut out dairy. Hopefully that helps you feel better!

You laugh at fart sounds. Your father is proud.

You love taking baths in the big tub! You're so good in the water, you might be like your uncles and be a champ swimmer one day!

You coo and "talk" to things. Especially your hands as they wave in front of you. It's precious.

Your hand-eye coordination is spot on. You grab all the stuff in the world and inspect it oh so carefully before deciding if it will taste good. It usually always does.

You love being scared. When I surprise you by yelling "boo" you laugh your butt off after getting over the shock.

You love water bottles and cups. They're the best chew toys.

You take bottles sitting up in your high chair. And if the milk cools down even a little while drinking, you spit it out and won't continue until I reheat it. Picky...

You love your excersaucer and get seriously excited when you remember you can bounce in it. 

You fling yourself out of your bumbo. But your thighs still get stuck in it so you don't fully fall out. 

We had to retire your rock n play, swing, bouncer and bumbo be a use you can roll yourself over in them while you sleep. 

You've officially lived in two different years. Congrats and here's to many more!

You've just barely started napping in your car seat, because you refuse to fall asleep alone or in my arms. The car seat is the only way you will sleep without an hour of crying first... Thanks.

You officially survived your first football season! You were born on opening day and watched every Sunday until the Super Bowl.

We've been going to daily Mass and all the little old ladies love you! You're so good and LOVE the bells during consecration. 

We went to the ER for the first time with you and it was not fun. But I'm thanking God you're ok. 

Stats: 

You weigh 18 lbs 12 oz. this is the first time you haven't gained a pound or three since being born. I hope that means you're slowing down!

You're 26 inches long. All leg rolls.

A few of my favorite photos: