5 Months

The King of Drool!

Beep! Beep! Get out of my way!

Our pretend carriage ride - It was SO fun!

Peek-a-boo...I see you!

Watching the electric trains with Granddaddy - Caleb was mesmerized!

Caleb, you turned 5 months old on Sunday. I can't believe it! You're really becoming Mr. Personality! Let's see, you've been up to a lot this month. For starters, you're eating solids now. Woo hoo! I'll just say, you love it. It didn't take you long to get the hang of eating from a spoon either. So far, you've had rice cereal, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, green peas, green beans, applesauce, bananas, pears, and avocado. Of all of these foods, the only one you do not like is green peas. You're just like your Daddy! I have started making your food, and I was really happy to find out that it's super easy to make. It won't be too long before we can start making some fun stuff instead of just plain ole veggies. :) I've got some really good recipes for you that I'm waiting to use. You're still taking your bottle well; although, you seem to only want me to give it to you. For some reason, you haven't wanted other people giving it to you lately. It'll pass! ;) Since you've been on solids, you've dropped another feeding. So, you're now on a 3.5 hr. schedule. It's been great! You transitioned really well, which tells me that you were ready for a change. 630 bottle+solids/10 snack bottle/130 bottle+solids/430-5 bottle+solids/730 bedtime bottle is what you've been doing during the past few weeks and you've done quite well. You're now taking 2 naps per day with a short cat nap around noon. You've got it made in the shade little man - I only wish I could get 3 naps a day! Your morning nap is from 830-10 and afternoon is 230-430 or 5.

Enough about naps...you're rolling over now!! The first time you rolled over you just kept on going. It happened so fast. I could tell you surprised yourself by how big your eyes were! Too funny. After you started rolling, we began the "Turn over Caleb Game" at night when you'd get turned in your crib. For the most part, you are rolling yourself back over at night now.

You're putting EVERYTHING in your mouth!!! You've always brought objects to your mouth but nothing like what you're doing now. Your bottom gums are starting to whiten a bit plus you are rubbing everything against your gums. It won't be too long before we have some toofers I think! We'll see.

A couple of your favorite things are "Ride Little Horsey" and spitting up on Daddy. :) You're very interested in your toys that play music and talk to you. You've begun motoring around in your walker that you got for Christmas. Highly interested in watching Sully walk around the house. No matter what you're doing, if Sully enters the room, it's over. Sully wins your attention every time. Reading is also a hit. You love looking at the pictures and being read to.

You weigh about 16 pounds - give or take an ounce or two. You were a little wiggle worm when I put you on the scale. :)

You just had your first Christmas. Santa visited you in 3 different places - you must have been super good these 5 months you've been in this world!! For all of you dedicated readers - Christmas post and pics coming soon! :)

Caleb, we love you so much! You make us smile. I just went in to check on you and you're fast asleep on your side. A new favorite for you. Sleep tight little buddy. Love, Mommy and Daddy