I'm 5 Months Old!

Hi world!

LBB here...I'm taking over this "monthday" post as my mommy calls it because she thinks it would be nice for everyone to hear the achievements from my point of view. And I like to share my opinions, so I took her up on the offer.

I turned 5 months today...and I've got to say, this is a pretty exciting world. Everyday I learn something new. Like today, I learned that carrots make really pretty pictures on mommy and daddy's dining table. Mommy says it is good she buys her furniture at IKEA...she's not concerned if I make a mess on it.

This past month I've been real busy. I'm still working on rolling, although I have to admit it is pretty boring. I've got the whole back to tummy thing worked out, but once I am on my tummy, I don't have a whole lot of interest in rolling back over. I really prefer to scoot. I can turn myself in almost a circle while I am on my tummy. I don't even really like to roll over all that much unless there is a toy that I really like...one of my favorite toys are these colorful monsters that my GiGi made for me. I have three of them, and two of them have names. One is the Numbered Licker (he's got a big tongue) and the other one is called Morris. We haven't thought of the right name for the other one.

One really big thing for me right now is that I am learning to drink from a sippy cup...I'm getting the hang of it, but I don't like that I have to work so hard to get my milk. And I'm also eating lots of solids...I've had pears, bananas, applesauce, sweet peas, apples and bananas, carrots, and peaches. Oh, and green beans. I didn't like those at all. Mommy says she doesn't blame me...she doesn't like them either. My favorites have to be applesauce and bananas. I eat oatmeal too, but that isn't very good. The only fun thing about oatmeal is that mommy lets me feed myself with the spoon when I have thicker oatmeal. I really like to feed myself. I get mad when mommy takes the spoon away. Really mad.

I'm still not sleeping the night through...I really like 2 AM cuddles. But, I stay in my crib all night, and Mommy says she is happy about that. I used to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed mostly, but they got me out of that habit. It's not too bad sleeping in my own crib at night. I've got my goldfish Allis in my room to keep me company. She is doing well. I think she is growing.

During the day I am taking more regular naps, but I don't sleep in the crib during the day. I only sleep on the couch. Mommy says as long as I sleep and let her get stuff done, she doesn't mind where I sleep during the day. She says that she likes to nap on the couch, so why shouldn't I. I agree.

My Mommy's cat (Cat #2) and I have become really good friends. She sits with me, lies by my feet when I take my naps, and I love to pet her. She also kisses my toes. She is a really fun cat. The other cat here (Cat #1) is slowly warming up to me...she let me pet her the other day!

Mommy says I am really getting a personality...she says I'm a cuddlebug, stubborn, have a little bit of a temper, and lots of other things. I'm more and more independent each day.

I like to color...which I know seems odd for a 5 month old, but Mommy got me THESE CRAYONS and I love to color pictures. The other day I drew Cat #2. She was sitting by me and I kept looking at her then looking down at my paper to draw her. Mommy says I have an artists temper because sometimes I throw the crayon when I am done with that color. She also has to make sure I have my George (my Mam paci) in my mouth so I don't eat the crayon.

Mommy told me to make sure I put a few facts in this post...so here they are: I am in 9 months clothes, with some 12 month clothes as well. But I can't wear 9 month shorts...they fit me in the waist, but my legs are a little short so I have to wear a smaller size short otherwise it just looks like I am wearing pants. My Mommy and Daddy think that is funny. She also thinks I weigh close to 20 pounds or so. Everybody tells me I am really big for my age, including my doctor.

Oh! I forgot one more thing! I've been playing a lot more outside. We've had really nice weather so I've been able to go to the park with my Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie. And I've been going to my Auntie's soccer games when I can, as well. I love to be outdoors. My PaPa and GiGi put a swing in their backyard for me...I really like that. And Mommy and Daddy have chairs for themselves on the patio and got me a matching chair. I like to sit out there.

I also like to watch the lawnmowers and the garbage man. I met the mailman the other day when my Grandma sent me a package in the mail. He was nice. And we started a veggie garden a week ago. We are growing everything from seeds, and we already have Sugar Snap Pea seedlings...Mommy says they will make great baby food for me since I like peas so much.

My Mommy made me this really cool tag toy...I really like to play with it. And we've gone to the aquarium a few more times. I love the turtles. I think they are my favorite. Daddy says when I am older and can take care of one that I can get a turtle. I can't wait. I like anything that lives in the water, even the sharks. Mommy says sharks are misunderstood and is making sure I learn the facts about them. She reads me books about sharks.

I really like any kind of book. We go to the library once a week and I leave with a pile of books to read. Each week we choose a different topic to learn about. I love looking at the pictures and sitting with my Mommy and Daddy while we read.

I can also stand and sit with help. I am almost able to sit by myself.

I think that's it...Mommy said if she thinks of anything else, she'll make a post in the next few days!

Goodnight everyone!