Happy 5 months, big boy!

I just checked my 4-month-old post to see what’s new and noticed I called him “little man.” He certainly has gone from little man to big boy! Well, Mr. Ryan, a lot has changed in the last month. I just love watching the little person that you are. You’re full of personality and you concentrate so hard! You LOVE cups! Especially my bottles of coke… I don’t know if that means you’re ready for a sippy cup or if you just want what mama and dada have, but it’s pretty cute. Speaking of cute.…

(see his cute pink bracelet for Cora?)

You can sit up with some assistance and I can’t wait till you can all by yourself! Okay, yes I can, because that will mean you’re really a big boy and mommy isn’t ready for that! I’m quite enjoying my little cuddle bug who needs his mom all the time But you are rolling from front to back and from back to front more frequently now. You haven’t quite got the skill down, but you can do it. That means you enjoy tummy time a LOT more and try to explore things around you. We pulled out your Animal Exploration Tunnel and you have a lot of fun with that now. We love watching you maneuver your body through it, staring in awe at the animals and colors.

You love your bumbo and trying to crawl over your boppy. For awhile we had a rough time getting you to sleep, but I think it’s because of all the growing you’re doing! When I was little and didn’t want to go to bed, I told my mom a line from Charlotte’s Web: “I can’t sleep… my stomach is empty and my mind is full.” I think that must be how you feel! We tried the crib a few times, thinking your restlessness meant you were ready, but you weren’t. You’re back to being mama’s cuddle bug in bed and we wake up together every morning with smiles – there’s nothing better!!

And you’re just like your mom–you love the water! We’ve been swimming twice now in grandma’s hot tub. You have your own little floaty and you kick and bounce and have so much fun! You splash water all over and don’t mind at all when it hits you in the face. Mommy is really excited for our swim class in July!

Everyone tells me how big you are – these first 5 months have FLOWN by, I think you’re going to be 5 years old before I know what happened! I’m extremely thankful to only be working part-time and spending the rest of my time with you. Hey! Today also marks 5 months of breastfeeding! That has gone by in a flash and I’m also thankful that I stuck with it… the bonding that it brings us is invaluable, it’s even MORE cuddle time! This is going to be a good summer, Ryan. We’re going to take lots of swims, go for walks at the park, have storytime at the library, meet other moms and babies, spend time at the lakehouse relaxing… you’re going to sit up for the first time, try your very first bite of food, and maybe start crawling or scooting! LOTS of great times ahead of us, little boy.

We love you so very much! To the moon and back 9,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 times!
<3mom&dad