what a crazy month!
you handled it like a champ. graduation celebrations, a wedding, a mini vacation (your first), mother's day, baseball games, pictures - lots of pictures, bubbles, house showings, training runs, new foods. ok, so some of those are mine.
as i sit here typing you are fast asleep, on your side (because that's your favorite position), and who would blame you?! it's hard work being a baby that's learning and growing so fast that mom is overwhelmed with just how much she feels she should capture in this post. experiences aside you've fine tuned your motor skills this month and are starting to do things with more intention meaning words, crawling, chewing are all right around the corner. personally, i'm struggling. i want you to stay little. this has been my favorite age to experience to date.
let's see if i can attempt to summarize what's happened this month. first and foremost you are sleeping much better through the night, only waking once around 1:30 AM and then again at 6 AM like clockwork. after a couple months of waking 3 and 4 times a night we feel like new!
you're also so wiggly and expressive. you've discovered your toes and recently started banging things - your left hand is the most dominant - you bang on mommy and daddy while we feed you, on your bed, in the bath, on your highchair tray. those arms seems to flap constantly, especially when your in between toys or simply need to make some noise. we think you like the noise and when it's loud that makes you squeal.
as it relates to your personality it's clear that you are a social being. you enjoy when others are around and hate being alone. you don't need the attention of others all the time you simply like to see them and know they are there. you are particularly captivated by allie these days. at daycare you still continue to 'chat' with the other babies and generally smile when being swept up and held by anyone.
you are intense! your cries, coos and yells always indicate something in particular and elevate with your level of urgency, frustration or happiness. most of the time the latter.
you're also so wiggly and expressive. you've discovered your toes and recently started banging things - your left hand is the most dominant - you bang on mommy and daddy while we feed you, on your bed, in the bath, on your highchair tray. those arms seems to flap constantly, especially when your in between toys or simply need to make some noise. we think you like the noise and when it's loud that makes you squeal.
as it relates to your personality it's clear that you are a social being. you enjoy when others are around and hate being alone. you don't need the attention of others all the time you simply like to see them and know they are there. you are particularly captivated by allie these days. at daycare you still continue to 'chat' with the other babies and generally smile when being swept up and held by anyone.
you are intense! your cries, coos and yells always indicate something in particular and elevate with your level of urgency, frustration or happiness. most of the time the latter.
your love is the best! you've started grabbing our faces and going in for wet smooches - those open mouth kisses which are now on demand. i simply can't get enough!
toes!! so many toes! 10 to be exact (two webbed (sobotka trait) and 1 crooked (sorry baby that one's from yo mamma)). when you discovered your toes is was the best day. they regularly make their way to your mouth and each time you find them it's like the first time.
perhaps the biggest development this month has been your ability to sit unassisted. you started out pretty wobbly, now you've nearly mastered it. you still have moments when you topple over (see accident report below) but for the most part your are able to manage reaching for toys and toes without falling over. the boppy has certainly come in handy for this developmental stage!
you are still wearing some 3-6 month duds though in the last week alone we've started transitioning into 6 month outfits. this is mostly due to the fact that you are so round! six month clothes are still too long but they fit you perfectly around your mid section. shorts are capris and long sleeves need rolled. it's too cute! according to daddy - you are 'fit', just like he was as a baby.
i've noticed your eyes after recently getting a couple comments - they are SO blue and seem to get deeper in color by the day. on a related note, you love wearing your sunglasses and that makes this mommy happy. when they do go on the rims mess with your depth perception and we often find you reaching out as if to grab something then you quickly figure out its nothing when you adjust your focus. ;o) you are the cutest!
toes!! so many toes! 10 to be exact (two webbed (sobotka trait) and 1 crooked (sorry baby that one's from yo mamma)). when you discovered your toes is was the best day. they regularly make their way to your mouth and each time you find them it's like the first time.
perhaps the biggest development this month has been your ability to sit unassisted. you started out pretty wobbly, now you've nearly mastered it. you still have moments when you topple over (see accident report below) but for the most part your are able to manage reaching for toys and toes without falling over. the boppy has certainly come in handy for this developmental stage!
you are still wearing some 3-6 month duds though in the last week alone we've started transitioning into 6 month outfits. this is mostly due to the fact that you are so round! six month clothes are still too long but they fit you perfectly around your mid section. shorts are capris and long sleeves need rolled. it's too cute! according to daddy - you are 'fit', just like he was as a baby.
i've noticed your eyes after recently getting a couple comments - they are SO blue and seem to get deeper in color by the day. on a related note, you love wearing your sunglasses and that makes this mommy happy. when they do go on the rims mess with your depth perception and we often find you reaching out as if to grab something then you quickly figure out its nothing when you adjust your focus. ;o) you are the cutest!
you are eating all kinds of things. this month alone you started eating mangoes, pears, avocado, squash, sweet potatoes, turkey and teething wafers. you also experienced your first french fry. your great aunt shelly would be proud!
carson, you are our greatest blessing and i'm so fortunate to be your mommy! stay my little boy forever, okay?!
carson, you are our greatest blessing and i'm so fortunate to be your mommy! stay my little boy forever, okay?!
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| hard at work making mother's day gifts |
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| chewing on yost |
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| first flip flop experience |
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| grandma's show and tell |
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| at the train park playing with grandma |
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| giving mommy kisses |
funny moment of the month: you had a couple this month but dad thought you in the jumperoo jumping for the first time won out. finally! after months of waiting (and barely growing) you can touch!!
jumperoo
jumperoo
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