5 months

I know I say this EVERY month, but really, where has the time gone? It seems like a lifetime ago we were waiting to see how big you would *really* end up being, who you would look like, how much hair you would have, etc. Now we know- you weren't that big, you look a lot like your daddy, and you do indeed have a ton of hair. Now that you are 5 months old we are learning more every day what personality you have, and how happy of a baby you really are. Happy 5 months sweet baby girl!

5 month stats:

-You are 15 lbs according to our bathroom scale, big girl!

-you are fitting in size 3 diapers better than size 2's. We have 2's to use up, but once those are done we are moving on up into 3's!

- You still eat about 4-5 oz at a time, but like to drink more like 6 oz at bedtime.

-You are sleeping (most nights) at least one stretch of 8-10 hours.

- You have tried rice cereal a few times this last week and haven't like it once! The look you get on your face when it hits your tongue is pretty funny. I tried to have you do it today at lunch to see if a different time would make you feel different. You opened your mouth wide for it, but didn't quite get the swallowing part. I think most rolled down your chin onto the bib!

- A lot of your size 3 month carters clothes look to be getting snug at the shoulders. I can't believe how fast you are growing! You fit into 3-6 month clothes well.

- You like to hold my finger or pat your own tummy while you eat your bottle.

-You still like your binky and really like to ride in the car with it in your paciplushi!

- You are still drooling up a storm, but it seems like you are doing it more on purpose now. You like to make noises and blow rasberries.

-You are totally a tummy sleeper. I have now been able to relax since you do it on your own. (and we removed all the blankets and bumper out of the crib)

-speaking of your tummy, you can tolerate it MUCH longer now. Especially since you roll to it on your own and can watch Martini!

-You can sit for a few minutes at a time (tripoding with 1 or both hands down to balance yourself)

- You still aren't much of a napper but we have had a few good ones recently (including right now- amazing!!)

-You have been in the habit of not falling asleep in the car and having meltdowns while out running errands. Lately though you have fallen asleep easily so I am hoping you are starting a new habit!!

-You have really noticed Martini in the last few weeks and always laugh and giggle when you see him. You also like to reach out and pet him.

- You are giggling more. You don't do it often, but when you do it is too funny!

-You smile SO easily. You are such a happy baby and smile pretty much all day long. I love it!

-You are still our "busy" girl. Always moving your legs non-stop! (as you can see in the pictures I took today- above!) It makes getting you dressed an adventure! You like to move them when I hold you up in the air too, like you are walking!

-We love you so much our sweet baby girl!