5 months

Gideon turns 5 months old today.  It's amazing how much our lives have changed in the last 5 months.  This week I was reflecting on the things that we do now that have become habit: nursing, washing diapers, putting the baby down for a nap, changing diaper after diaper, getting everyone ready in the morning.  I couldn't have imagined what it would be like, but I'm grateful the process was a fairly easy one for us!

Gideon has now been alive in 3 seasons: spring, summer, and fall.  One website says that it takes about 5 months to adjust to motherhood.  It feels like a big step for us - he's no longer a newborn and has much more of a personality than he used to.

Here are the highlights:

• Eating rice cereal, carrots, and sweet potatoes (his favorite!)
• Loves to jump in the Johnny Jump Up and play in his exersaucer
• Loves to grab toys
• Is still fascinated by patterns, bright colors, and smiles
• Is happy in almost anyone's arms
• Is a favorite at daycare; one girl likes to sing to him when he's crying at naptime to help him fall asleep
• Sits on your lap with a bit of assistance
• Can pull himself up with his legs when someone holds his hands for support
• Loves to "pet" (read: pull on the fur) the dog
• Super ticklish on his tummy
• Loves to eat his toes (especially in the bathtub!)

Rolls over both directions (sometimes - mostly by accident!)

Trying sweet potatoes for the first time

 Fun Friday mornings with mom

What a little ham...