Five Month Funzies

Little Buddy is five months old now, and it feels like he's growing daily.  I'm guessing Michael's around 15 lbs. because we've had to move up a diaper size.  I'm loving how much money we're saving by using cloth diapers at home too!  I got the one-size-fit-all, so he should be able to wear them until he's ready for the potty.

Michael is rolling all over the place, and he's holding is head up longer and longer during tummy time.  I imagine it won't be too long before we've got a crawler.  He's also decided that he loves to stand.  He will stand and hold on to me, which makes putting his shirt on very interesting.  He likes to stand while I help him hop around the room, which we call the "Tigger Bounce".  He still loves to play airplane with Daddy, which makes him laugh and laugh.  Playing peek-a-boo is really fun, especially when he plays peek-a-boo with mirrors.  He just got a new crawl ball that lights up and wiggles, courtesy of a gift card from his Aunt Anita.  (Thanks so much, Anita!)  Of course, bath time is still a big favorite.  I read him books in the tub, as well as teach him letters and numbers.  I'm very happy that he no longer cries when I get him out of the tub!


Helping Put the Star on the Tree



First St. Nick Stocking



He's an eating machine now, and he's tried the following foods:  rice cereal, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, peas, and green beans.  I think squash was his favorite so far.  No food allergies yet, thank goodness:)  Mealtime is really fun and so is playtime.  He likes to watch PBS Kids in the morning.  Pretty much the only time he's still while awake is during Sesame Street.  Mr. Noodle on Elmo's World makes him laugh.  It is so cute to watch Michael's expressions change during the show.  He gets so excited!  

He plays in his Baby Einstein Jump-A-Roo just about every day.  He still prefers to sit up on the couch or play on his play mat though.  We've been doing daily flashcards for a couple months now, including alphabet, animals, and first word cards.  His favorite cards are animal cards because he likes it when I make the animal's sound.  He also likes to sit on my lap while I'm on the computer and try to type.  Generally, he likes to do whatever Mommy and Daddy are doing. 

He visited Santa at the mall in Evansville, and even gave Santa's beard a little tug to make sure it was him!  Since Michael's too young for a Christmas wish, I made a wish for him.  My Christmas wish is for peace in this world and in the hearts of all.  May the joy of Christmas be with you today and always!