5 Months ~ Hunter

Mommy is yet again running behind! So sorry little guy! This month has been a whirlwind of a month. You are growing exponentially! Although it makes me incredibly sad to see you grow up so quickly, I love watching you learn new things and develop that little personality of yours!

Sleep:  Since starting daycare you have gone backwards on your sleep. You are no longer sleeping a long stretch at night and are instead getting up every 2 to 3 hours throughout the night. I think you miss Mommy during the day and are just trying to get in a few extra snuggles! You've slept in your crib for a few hours here and there but mostly prefer the Rock n' Play still.

Likes:  You love attention! Anything from Peek-A-Boo to 'How Big Is Hunter' will get you to giggle. You aren't too sure about the camera and will usually stop smiling as soon as you see it. You love to snuggle to sleep and to just sit and hang out on a willing lap.

Dislikes:  Being put down tops your list of dislikes! As well as having whom ever is holding you sit down. You are pretty good at letting them know this one!

Favorite Toys:  O-Ball, taggie blankets, crinkle elephant and Sofie the Giraffe top your list of toys.

Eating:  You are sucking down between 13 and 16 ounces while at daycare and nursing an additional 5 to 7 times when home with Mommy.

Milestones:  Early this month we went to your 4 month appointment where your doctor proceeded to tell you you were lazy. That same evening you decided to show her and began rolling from your tummy to your back! You are getting pretty good at putting your own pacifier into your mouth. It's taken a lot of practice and has been adorable to watch! You have also begun to recognize your own name!

Tooth Count:  0

Words/Sounds:  You have continued to work on mastering what we have nicknamed your pterodactyl screech. I'd be shocked if the neighbors CAN'T hear it! I'm still waiting to hear those precious mumumum sounds as well as the dadadada sounds.

Clothes:  You have filled out your 3 to 6 month clothing and are starting to wear some 6 to 9 month depending on the brand.

Firsts:  You celebrated your first Labor Day weekend this month and went you your first fair, the Cabarrus County Fair.

You have continued to amaze Daddy and I with your sweet nature. I just wish you'd slow down for a minute! You are trying to grow up so fast! I think it'll be just a matter of a few weeks and you'll be crawling all over the place.