My 5 Month Old!

Man time flies when you are having fun!
And fun is what this little man has brought to our family!
(mostly anyway!)

He had his 4 month check last week. (a bit delayed due to me switching jobs and insurance!)
He weighed in at 12# 11oz- only the 3rd percentile.
His doctor was a little concerned that he hasn't gained more...

Look at those thighs! His weight is just fine I say!

He loves to stand up (with assistance of course!) and is starting to sit on his own in the "tripod" position.
And yesterday while on his tummy he got his knees up under him!
We are in for it soon I think!

Yesterday I gave him his first taste of barley cereal!

 He liked it!
I am going to introduce things really slowly due to all the trouble Mia had when we first started her on solids.
I am also going to make his baby food.
I didn't do this with Mia, but my theory is that babies who have homemade baby food have more refined taste buds and aren't such picky eaters down the road.
We'll see how it goes!

He pretty much has his hands in his mouth constantly these days.

Don't know if it is teething or just that good ol' put everything in your mouth stage.

When he is fussy we can always count on the swing in the backyard to calm him and put the smile back on his face!.
(Even if it is 109 degrees outside!)

One of my favorite things about him right now is his laugh!
He doesn't just laugh, he screams!
It just brightens my day and you can't help but laugh with him!

I look forward to every day and can't wait to see what milestones he reaches this month!
I love you to the moon and back little man!