5 months of sweetness.

*Takes 3 naps

*Still enjoys his pacifier

*Started eating and loves it (oatmeal & bananas)

* Adores his brother who can easily make him laugh

*Rolls to his side but not all the way

*2 bottom teeth pierced through the gums
*Started sleeping in his own room
*Stopped acid reflux medication
*Startles easily
*Eyes are currently a warm brown

Dozer Days

We had been anxiously awaiting this event for awhile.  R is really into construction vehicles these days and this is such a wonderful event put on by many local companies!  Although it rained again this year we had a great time!

Can you tell how excited I am to be here?

Doing what he loves; getting dirty!

Playing on the giant tires with daddy

I was shocked he wanted me to go on this with him instead of daddy; made me feel so good!

Brothers

First food...

...was oatmeal and he devoured every bite.  This look says it all, "mom, you've been holding out on me"!

Garbage Day

Every Friday we are usually still in my bedroom with both boys snuggled into bed along with me.  Around 8 am we hear that familiar sound of the garbage man coming down the road.  At that moment R usually jumps out of bed in excitement and runs to our window to catch a glimpse of the garbage truck with its mechanical arm.  He watches in amazement as the robotic arm picks up the garbage can and shakes the garbage out then gently returns the can to the curb.

This week started what is supposed to be a warm spell.  I worry about having Lil Boo Bear out when it is so warm so I decided we should go on a morning walk and watch out for the garbage truck.  On our way to the "secret forest" (a place I set as a destination to make R really excited for our walk) we saw the garbage man pull into the neighborhood and R stood frozen watching one of his weekly highlights.  

By the time we reached home the recycling truck was starting his rounds on our street.  R ran to the rock in our alley and quietly sat to watch it do his job.  

This kid is 100 % boy.

Happy Birthday to me.

The day before my birthday was the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon.  It seems so many horrific events have happened around my birthday throughout the years.  Virginia Tech, Oklahoma City, Columbine and now this.  A birthday already brings upon a moment of reflection for me and when something like this happens it intensifies that need to remember all that his good.  Yes, the lack of sleep I am getting sucks but I get to wake up to these sweet faces, a supportive & caring husband and great friends.  I got some fun gifts for my birthday but spending another year with the amazing people in my life is the greatest gift.  

Sweet four.

Since Boo Bear is 5 months on Monday I thought it was about time I write down my memories of him at four months.  Time sure flies with two busy boys.  It is going to make for very interesting days when B is mobile!
At his four month appointment his doctor agreed with me that B has Gerd (acid reflux).  At around 4 months it was seeming to get a lot worse versus better.  Our nights consisted of short periods of sleep between 30 minutes to only an hour.  He would cry so hard after feedings in the night that his sweet voice was starting to become hoarse.  It was heart breaking and very tiring for me.  After trying numerous things to help him we finally resorted to medicine; which has helped a lot and now he can sleep at the most 6 hours at the beginning of the night.  I don't want these baby days to slip away from me but I also long for a good nights rest.  Even 4 hours in a row would be wonderful.  Although having a baby who doesn't sleep baby well at all is hard I do love waking up to him on my chest and seeing his precious face.  So peaceful and sweet.
Although he doesn't sleep well at night he luckily on most days is a good napper.  He would prefer to nap at home in his rock n play and is less likely to sleep on the go like R.
The week he turned four months he turned over twice from belly to back but hasn't chosen to do it since.
A couple days after he turned four months he also sprouted 2 canine teeth.  Is that why he doesn't sleep he is really my little vampire baby???  All you can still see is the small white caps of the teeth at the gum line.
He loves to play at his activity center and grabs wildly at the little toys hovering above.  He also really enjoys his vibrating bouncy chair and kicks his legs to make it bounce more.
He is intrigued by his big brother  who loves to make him laugh and smile.  If you want to hear him smile you simply have to say, "booya"!  It will instantly put him into hysterics.
He still is using a pacifier but I don't know if I'm still convinced he is a true "paci baby".  He also enjoys holding onto your hand or a rattle.  Often it ends up in his mouth.  He still is adorned at all times with a bib; luckily we go through less a day now though!

Statistics at 4 months 

- Weight:  14 lbs 12.5 oz (47 %)
-  Height:  26 inches (85%)
-  Head:  41.3cm (25%)

The boys

Hmmmmmmm?

"freeze"!

"I'll read you a book Brennie Boo".