5 months old

Today our little nugget turns 5 month old. Umm, HOW is this possible? I mean a half of a year has almost gone by. This mommy needs time to slow down just a little bit!

This past month has been so much fun! Mac has the best personality and is such a happy boy! He is the happiest in the mornings when he wakes up {on his own}. He will lay there, talking and singing with a huge smile on his face.We had his 4 mos appointment a few weeks ago, and he is in the 75 percentile for height, and 96 percentile for weight. We've got a healthy, big boy on our hands!

Mac is hitting all his milestone marks and developments right on track! He is now responding to his name, reaching for things, holding his bottle, and rolling over all on his own! He loves to watch TV, bounce in his monkey, and he now enjoys playing in the floor with his feet. He has discovered his feet, hands, and also his boy parts. ;) He's rolling all over the place, and has become quite the wiggle worm. He's also trying to sit up on his own, and is very close. He can do it for short amounts of time now, but he's getting stronger every day. Mac thinks Daddy hung the moon, and has started to pet and touch his furry sister. He got an activity center a few weeks ago and he loves it! He bounces and is also figuring out all the fun activities he can do on it.  He's tried green beans, sweet potatoes, and bananas- so far green beans are the only thing he hasn't spit back out. We're taking the food thing slowly, getting better results each time we try. Dr. Stecklow said baby foods aren't necessary until 6 mos. so he's got some time to learn to like it. Mac still loves bath time, and continues to talk and laugh all the time. He's doing a lot of slobbering and chewing on everything! We might see teeth soon?! He's in size 3 diapers, mostly 6-9 mos clothes, and is eating 6 ounce bottles.

Mac,
I cannot believe how fast 5 months has gone by. It seems  like only days ago we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. You are so much fun, and are developing more every day! You are getting quite the personality, and I think you're going to have a little orneriness in you like your daddy!  You brighten our world every day with your smile and sweet laugh. We love you more than you know! 
XOXO,
Mommy