5 Months Old

 And....time just keeps flying by!!  I truly cannot believe that you are 5 months.  This last month has been challenging, as you have had RSV.  You didn't have to be hospitalized, but Mommy and Daddy kept you out of Day School for two weeks (even though you only go three days).  It was a very rough time, but I think you are on the mend now.  You have just recently gone back to sleeping through the night, which is SOO nice.   Here are your 5 month highlights....

• You are now rolling over like a champ.  You have never been a fan of tummy time.  When we put you on your tummy the first thing you do is lean to the side, kick that leg over, and you're on your back! 

 

• You're also rolling from back to tummy, not quite as well as from tummy to back, but you're getting it down.  You lay on your play mat in one direction and I look over and you've completely changed directions.  I love it! 

• You are almost sitting up by yourself. You can sit for about 20 seconds and then you slowly start to fall over. We are almost there!!

• You also love to stand. Of course, we're holding onto you, but you would rather stand than sit any day :)
 

• You love for me to sing to you while we rock before bed every night.  Some of the songs I sing that you seem to like are; Jesus Loves Me, Stay Awake (from the movie Mary Poppins), Love One Another (church song), and Count Your Blessings (from the movie White Christmas.) Dad also sings to you. His favorite song to sing is, To God Be the Glory. 
 

• You have started eating oatmeal at night (usually around 5ish, before your bath and last bottle).  At first you weren't crazy about it, but you've started to like it and will eat a couple of tablespoons in one setting.  Your face is priceless!!
 

• You have outgrown the Bumbo. As you sit in it for a little while, then get bored and start to arch your back and straighten those legs wanting out.  

• You're still such a smiley and happy baby!!  I love picking you up at day school to see the huge grin on your face.  You're "talking" non-stop and love to hear the sound of your voice.  

You are such a blessing sweet Reese!!!!