Yes, Amelia, you are
five months old today. While I haven't taken the time to write much longer than a few sentences, this month marks the start of monthly updates. It is a thrill to see how much you've grown (over 14lb now) and how vocal you are (you get that from me!). You love daycare and meeting new people. You're flexible in that you made the switch to half formula, half breastmilk with no fuss. You're so healthy! Mommy and daddy got a stomach virus, but you were happy as a clam. Your hair is falling out, but hey, you're a baby - you don't need it! We've upgraded to the big girl bathtub and you're still learning to enjoy tub time... less tears for sure! You like to peek at the TV while nursing, and come up for a breath to smile at me. You are getting super strong and better at sitting up on our laps. You've rolled to your side a few times, and still don't like tummy time for more than a minute at a time. We can't wait to see what next month has in store for us...
LOVE YOU SO.
Changes:
- Grabbing: hanging toys, rattles, MY HAIR
Noises:
- Wondrous squeals and grunts (listen here, here and here)
- Real giggles! (mostly when I kiss your cheeks, ears or armpits furiously)
- Singing?
Food:
- Your favorites: Applesauce and Avocados
- Other yummy choices: Prunes, Peas, Pears and Carrots
- Not sure how you feel yet: Bananas + Rice cereal
Toys:
Other delights:
- Smiling (as always)
- Lying on daddy's chest (what else is new?!)
- Walks (and chores) in the baby carrier - and trips to the mall and grocery store with Dad
- Any time on your back, especially on playmats and the changing table (you've always loved that)
- Your mobile - at least for a few minutes before you start to whine when you're tired
- Seeing mommy peek through the car window
- Watching Java run around outside (or inside like a wild thing)
- EATING FOOD! (...after the first questionable bite)
