That curl

Yes, Amelia, I am in love. In love with the tiny sweet curl of hair on top of your head. It's still growing and so, so adorable I can't stand it... Keep the hair coming sweet girl.

Look at you

Yes, Amelia, you were just playing on your playmat at 7am after your morning feeding. Eating the hoof of your cow stuffed animal and smiling away. You blew my mind. Just lying there... You're so big! You have this adorable little curl on top of your head. You kick and squirm and throw your arms around with glee. You look at me and Daddy so lovingly. Your personality beams as you discover the world. I could stare at you all day, even just lying on your playmat. Love you so.

Feet feet feet

Yes, Amelia, this morning I woke to your coos and saw you with a foot in your mouth. I will always find this hilarious.

Big eyes

Yes, Amelia, I haven't posted much this month. That's because I'm reveling in your gaze. I love locking eyes with you. Blue on blue. And I love seeing you explore the world visually. You are very curious. You make wonderful expressions just by the look of your eyes. So much love behind them.

Father's Day

Yes, Amelia, you are the luckiest. You have a dad to whom you are his entire world. You fall asleep on his chest like it's made of a million feathers. You rest on his shoulder as he paces to soothe you to sleep. You smile your biggest grin from across the room when you see him. You stroke his beard with wonder. You would eat his nose if he let you. You squeal when he turns over in bed to greet you in the morning. You hold his hand and fingers as if to say, "don't ever let go, Daddy." So lucky.

Motor skills

Yes, Amelia, it's amazing to see you developing motor skills. You love rolling to your side and grabbing hanging toys. At daycare, you have rolled from your tummy to your back a few times, but we haven't seen it yet. Can't wait to see what you'll do next!

 

Delicious feet

Yes, Amelia, your feet ARE delicious! So glad you think so, too...

** That's me - you're definitely following in my FOOTSTEPS

Blissful morning

Yes, Amelia, you make getting up at 7:00am on the weekends so worth it. Playtime and hanging out outside filled this morning with so much bliss.

5 months

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:

• Big fan of puppets (cow + tiger)
• Rolling snail
• Plush blocks

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)

Outdoors

Yes, Amelia, I enjoy hanging out in our backyard with you, too. Watching puppy, listening to your squealls and grunts and spotting airplanes. Quiet nature is soothing.