5 Months!

My goodness, Caleb! I can't believe it's already been 5 months since you came into this world!

Over the first few days of this last month, you went through a short rough patch of not sleeping so well. You had spoiled us with 10 hours at night for the previous couple months, and I don't know if you were going through a growth spurt or if you were just wanting to see what we would do each time you cried. Thankfully, it only lasted a few days, and you're now back to going 10-12 hours between feedings at night and 4 hours during the day. This puts you at four feedings a day, with a 1.5-2 hour nap between each one. You rolled over for the second time on 1-11 and have done it sporadically ever since.

This month, you are giggling more, and it's such a sweet sound. You still love to be sung to and love to dance, stand and jump. It's pretty entertaining to watch you in your jumperoo--this toy is so perfect for you since you love being active.











You love your baths and have learned how to kick and then push up on your legs so that the water splashes out of the tub. You also recently learned how to suck on your bottom lip, and your newest trick is blowing bubbles underneath and on the sides of your tongue. You commonly entertain yourself by either doing that, sucking on your hands or playing with your feet.

Often when you get tired, you babble before you finally lose all energy and fall asleep. I'm thankful that you're so easy to read when you're tired.

Rice cereal was also a first this month. Click here for the play by play. You weren't too sure about it at first, but you seem to be liking it more these days.



Caleb, you're such a happy baby! You're typically either smiling or have a contemplative look on your face. You're so curious and are always checking everything out.

I love your fuzzy blonde head and your squeals of delight. I also love how when you get excited you flap your arms and kick your legs. It's fun to think back to our 9 week ultrasound, where even then we saw both of your arms and legs moving around like crazy.

Caleb, you're growing up so fast! Each day it seems you look more like a little boy and less like a baby. Your daddy and I love you so much, and we're so very, very thankful for the joy that you bring into our lives. Happy 5 month birthday, little one!

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