New Skills

Henry is about 5 1/2 months old. Last week he got his second cold. We made a trip to the doctor and she said it is just a virus. We had one pretty awful night but after that, he was on the road to recovery. He still has a bit of a runny nose, but seems to be feeling much better. This week he has been working so hard at sitting on his own. I still don't feel comfortable leaving him alone while he's sitting but he can stay in that position for 5-10 minutes without toppling over.

Yesterday he rolled over from his back to his tummy. I am pretty sure he'll be rolling all over the place pretty soon!

Henry is also enjoying a new food every few days. So far he's had sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and peas. He seems to be enjoying peas the most, but it's a challenge to get more than a few spoonfuls in his mouth!

5 months

Henry is 5 months old today! He is developing more of a personality every single day. We love watching him grow and change--he's such a big boy now. He loves to smile and laugh. He really responds well to silly faces and funny songs. He still loves his daily walks in the stroller or carrier and this is becoming easier now that the weather is warm. He has finally embraced the concept of "tummy time" and will occasionally roll over in both directions. He can sit up on his own for a short period of time, but still slumps forward or to the side after a bit. He loves to "stand"--he'll hold on to something and lean. I think he enjoys seeing the world from different perspectives and he lets us know when he's ready for a new view!

This past Sunday was also my first official Mother's Day. Henry and Mark were so sweet. They bought me a beautiful necklace! It was nice to be in Michigan for Mother's Day so we could spend time with my mom as well.

This past weekend Henry visited his grandma and grandpa in Michigan. He had many babysitters while we all attended our friends' wedding. He was a good boy and had his longest stretch of sleep yet-10 hours in a row!

He is doing better all the time at sleeping at night. He usually goes anywhere from 6-8 hours in a row and has even had a few nights without a night feeding. Naps are a whole other story...