Five months.
6/22 just past 4 months. Travis discovered your first tooth. It was quite a surprise because you didn't show any symptoms. Although, you did have shots less than a week before your tooth appeared. Looking back, you were starting to bit down on your toys more. A few days later the second appeared bottom tooth appeared.
6/25 you had bananas for the first time. I was insisting that I was
going to wait until late July to introduce food to you, but one morning
you were very interested in the banana I was eating. So on a whelm, I
gave you some. Your reactions were excited, confused, and I think you
liked it. After the fifth feeding of bananas (not all in a row) you didn't seem interested in eating it at all. We haven't given you any other foods yet, but I plan on giving you some soon.
Unfortunately, we are not so lucky with your next set of teeth coming in. We've had a couple of yuck days where you are in pain and irritated. You are really fussy. Fight sleep. Sometimes you don't even want to be on your tummy. Swat your ear. Just out of your character. Baby, I don't blame you. Those teeth are sharp, and I'm just happy you won't remember this experience.
This month, I've had a ton of fun having dance parties with you. I put you in your bouncy chair, blast some music, and dance around. I like to get down at your level, grab your hands, and sway your arms back and forth. You smile so big, and even giggle. I also like to hold you and dance cheek to cheek, swaying to the music.
Everywhere we go, people just think you are the cutest thing. Common phrases we hear at the store: can I buy one just like you, you are so adorable, look how alert you are, look how well you hold your head up, so curious. I have to admit, I couldn't agree more. :)
This month, we've had weekly play dates. I think it's good for you to be around other kids and play with others. It's been neat watching you play with toys different from ours. I've also realized that you are an observer. You watch the other children a lot when we first arrive, then after some time, you do some playing. Plus, I need this day. It's a great day for me to hang out with my friends and not stress about work - school or house. Stay at home mom life can be hard and sometimes lonely. I enjoy a day "off." The day seems to fly by, and we are home an hour or so before daddy arrives. You do really well when we are out of the house, which is why I don't mind it being a weekly thing this summer. Boy, I'm going to miss this once school starts.
You've made use of your bumper crib. You like to play peekaboo in the small space between the top of the bumper and the bottom of the bar of your crib. All I can see is your eyes and nose. You squeal and smile while we play. I've also caught you resting your feet on top of the bumper. You are too funny!
We spent a couple days rocking on the back pourch listening and watching the rain fall and feeling the cool evening summer breeze brought on by the rain. It was a very sweet calming moment.
For the 4th of July bbq at my family's house, you snuggled on my grandma (91) and aunt's mother (86). You slept in my aunt's mother's arms for like an hour. You were so good and sweet that day. My family and extended family gave you lots of loves and attention.
We rearranged our living room for you and gave you a special play area.
I love when we are sitting together with you in my lap that every now and then you twist your head and look up at me with your big eyes to make sure it's me. I kiss your forehead every time.
You are still working on crawling. You move around on your belly really well and turn 360 degrees with ease. You got up on all fours a few times, but never made forward progress. You can move all over the place in your crib or pack in play.
I think you are starting to recognize Travis's ringtone on my phone. I love watching your face when you hear daddy on the phone. Sometimes you talk back, but usually just try to put your hand on the phone and have come very close to hanging up many times.
The biggest thing that I have done as a parent this month is deactivate my facebook and most of my social media connections. This is a big deal for me. There's multiple reasons why I've given it up, for now, but the main reason is for you. Logan, you really are challenging my views and my world, and I'm trying to be a better person because of that. Thank you.
For future reference:
Sleeping: We've regressed. We are no longer on our 3 nap a day at 9, 11:30, 6 (longest after lunch). You also were sleeping the majority of the night 6-8 hours for about a week. Currently, your naps occur, but not necessary at regular times. One day you sleep long at 11 am, the next day your long nap occurs at 1 pm. At night, we are up anywhere between every 2, 3, or 4 hours.
Eating: You were eating every 2 1/2-3 hours. Currently, during the day you go 2 hr, maybe 2 1/2 hours. Rarely 3. You are eating 4 - 5 oz.
aka Teething bites...
Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.
Love you, Logan.
Peace, Love, and Goodbye Social Media for Momma,
-Miche
