Daniel, Five Months

You celebrate five months today, baby Daniel.  Time is going by quickly, so I suppose I won’t be able to call you a baby much longer.  It’s hard to believe that this time last year, we were still getting used to the idea of having a baby.  Now, I can’t imagine life without you.

February has brought about a big change for you.  You started staying awake for longer periods (2+ hours) and eating fewer times a day.  This has given us lots more play time and the ability to get out and about for longer trips.

It has also brought about fewer naps, but you still generally take three solid naps a day.  For a while I was trying to squeeze in a fourth nap, but finally figured out that you would just rather stay awake for three or four hours in the evening and then go to bed early, instead of napping and going to bed later.  I am definitely ok with this!  :)  You currently go to bed around 7:30-8pm and sleep till 6-7am.

We are still working on your sitting up and rolling back and forth.  You are getting better at both, although you much prefer the sitting to the rolling around.  Lately though, it’s been all about your toes!  Any time we lay you down you go for the toes.  You grab them, pull on them and just generally try to get them into your mouth!  If you can pull your socks off while you play with them, you’re all the happier.

Daddy swears that you can say Momma.  And I have to admit, you do get pretty close, but it sounds more like “Mmmmmmm” to me, and you only say it when you’re mad or frustrated.  LOL!  Over the last month, we’ve been using sign language with you on a few words – Momma, Daddy, milk, more, done.  You seem to be catching on, although, “milk” is the only sign I’m positive you know.

Reading to you before bedtime has become one of my favorite things.  You enjoy the books, but right now, your favorite part is turning the pages and/or closing the book.  You’ll usually last for three books before you’re ready to sleep.

We had our first snow of the year last week.  Your very first snow!  I was quite excited about it, but you were rather unimpressed.  You didn’t like me stuffing you into a snowsuit, nor did you like the cold air.  But I think you’ll like it in a couple years when you can sled and build snowmen!

You’re still the happiest baby I’ve ever known.  If someone says “Boo” or “Peek-a-boo” you generally reward them with a big toothless grin and sometimes a laugh.  We’re still waiting for the full on belly laugh.  You get so close to it.

I am looking forward to springtime with you – going for walks, lunch on the patio, etc.  You are very interested in the world around you and it will be fun introducing you to all the outdoor sights and sounds.

Love you baby boy,

Momma