Happy 5 Months Ethan!

Dear Baby,

Seriously...where has the time gone?  How is it possible that 5 months have passed since you came into this world and into our lives?  Also...how is it possible that we are more in love with the little person you're blossoming into?  You are SO happy, chatty, expressive, and fun to be around.  Really, a joy!

While you gave us a scare this past month with regard to your weight gaining, you've really turned it around and I'm confident you're back on track now.  Your little legs rolls are definitely an indicator as well!  You eat about 7 ounces of breast milk from a bottle and I'm told you completely light up when you see the bottle come your way.  You still nurse like a champ though...and I adore the bonding time we get together.

I packed away the rest of your 0-3 month clothing.  You still swim in your 3-6 month onesies and pants, but definitely fill out your 3-6 month jammies.  And you still rock your 2 diapers.

You completely grab with purpose and just discovered your feet this past month.  I think diaper changes are a highlight of your day...you grab your feet like crazy.  AND you laugh like there is no tomorrow.  Seriously...I have NO idea what makes you crack up like you do, but you just laugh and laugh!  Dad thinks you may be getting ticklish too...when we tickle your sides, you light up!

On the same note of your hands, you've started to suck your left thumb.  Being a thumb sucker myself, I find this completely adorable.  You have also been known to stick your entire fist in your mouth!

This past week was Thanksgiving and we traveled down to my hometown of Newport Beach for your first time.  You got to meet lots of new family and friends, who totally fell in love with you.  I'm still in awe with how you handled new people and never really got tired or fussy.  You just rolled with the punches...such a blessing!  And everyone was beyond impresse with what a good baby you are.  My heart could just burst!  We also celebrated Christmas with my side of the family and you got completely spoiled.  You are one loved baby!

{You with Auntie Lauren}

You sleep pretty well...waking up usually once a night...around 4am.  You are sleeping back in your crib and we usually swaddle you in your sleep sack with one arm out.  Occasionally, you'll sleep unswaddled, or in bed with us {my favorite!}.  I think you prefer to be close by...and who can blame you!

Timmy the cat!

You also love the cat and dog...they've all of a sudden caught your interest and you love grabbing their fur and just starring at them.  Can't wait for you to get big enough that you can crawl after them and snuggle with Wilson!

Some firsts for you this past month are...your first cold, TWO first holidays: Halloween and Christmas, first trip to mom's hometown, and first time meeting family and friends like Auntie Rose, Reynolds, the Quinns, the McKibbins, and Courtney and some of Grant's friends.

{Thanksgiving Day 2012}

{You with Kellyn!}

My high school friends...aka surrogate Aunties!  ;)

{You with Courtney!}

I cannot believe that by your six month check in we'll have celebrated your first Christmas...which is my all-time favorite holiday!  Yay!

I say this every time, but it takes on new meaning each month: you are such a joy and light in our lives. Your smiles are contagious and your giggle is quite possibly the best sound in the world.  I love that you nuzzle in the small of my neck and hold my finger with your hand.  I love how you adore your baths and kick a million miles per hour.  And I can't lie, I love how you lock eyes with mine and go to grab for me when you need me {aka, you're hungry!}.  I even love your little cries and how you pucker your lip...melts my heart in one hot second.  And I especially love that you stare at me with your big brown eyes...I swear you are an old little soul.

Thanks for choosing me as your mommy...I love you!

Love, Mom

xo

OH and you must check out my {utterly honest} mommy confessions over at Running from the Law!

And CONGRATS to Morgan over at The Smore's. Party of Four for winning the bib giveaway!