Fifth Month

3/3/15

Well my sweet girl, you are about halfway through your fifth month. Almost a half-year old? I can’t believe it.

Your daddy and I were reminiscing about when you were just a few weeks old. You were so small compared to now. You couldn’t reach for things or communicate with anything other than tears. We had to support your neck and head if we readjusted our position on the couch or handed you off to one another. You were so fragile and dependent then.

It’s safe to say that times have changed! You are such a strong girl now. You fully support your weight on your legs when we hold you up, which is something you’ve done for awhile now. I even have you practice holding on to my arm and you last a few seconds! I won’t be surprised if you’re pulling yourself up on to the couch and coffee table in no time! You reach for lots of things too, especially my cell phone and Georgie’s fur.

And Ella, you sit up! Like full-on sit up without help from Mommy, Daddy, or the back of the couch. Just a few weeks ago you could do it for short amounts of time while leaning on your hands. But now, no support needed! From what I’ve read in all my baby books and countless Google searches, you are way ahead of the game. I’ve added this to my evidence file that you are pretty much a baby prodigy.

You’re sleeping through the night, pretty much from 7:30 to right before 7. This is thanks to the miracle that is sleep training. You’re also extending your naps, well your afternoon nap at least, which is heaven-sent. I love spending time with you but it’s nice to have a little time to do “mommy stuff”.

You give us laughs, though not too, too often yet. The best way to get them? Belly kisses. Or Uncle Sam. He still elicits the most smiles and biggest reactions from you. You also SERIOUSLY LOVE Mac. When you’re tired and won’t make eye contact with me, or Daddy (or any other living, breathing person or animal), you will smile for Mac. If he is anywhere in your field of vision, knee-slapping, gummy smiles, and deep breaths will commence.

More big news! You’ve started “eating” solids. I read about baby-led weaning when I was pregnant with you and it seemed like a no-brainer to me. We’ve skipped the land of rice cereal and purees and very recently landed in the land of soft foods. You love potato wedges, suck on a lot of orange slices, and I think you may have swallowed a tiny bite of pasta. Mostly, though, you’re just experimenting. You sit at your highchair while we eat dinner and you eat yours then too! We get a big kick out of your style of eating and take lots of pictures and videos.

You almost took your first plane ride last month to visit Aunt Carly! We spent a considerable amount of time (6 hours) on the plane but it never took off due to the ice and snow. Lots of people commented how good you were, and you really were. It’s definitely helped ease our minds about future flights! You also met your first “celebrities” at the airport: Jax and Tom. They’re from a reality show that Mommy and Daddy watch (that we’ll probably deny some day due to extreme embarrassment).

Your hair is getting blonder and thicker, and you’re losing the thick patch of dark brown that was hanging around near your neck in the back.  Your eyes have remained blue and sometimes they even look crystal blue. Your eyelashes are also getting longer and thicker. At your 5 month appointment you weighed 15 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 25 inches long.

I love watching you grow and being your mama! xoxo