5 months!

My goodness, my baby is 5 months old!!

And he is growing like a weed, but in a GOOD way!!

He's growing and changing and developing new skills every day, and it is such a joy to watch him learn and figure things out!

-he rolled over from his belly to his back!
-he has started reaching and grasping for things. It was like all of sudden, over a weekend, he realized that his hands could hold things
-he can also put those things into his mouth! And will try to put anything in his mouth
-he loves being able to stand up and bear weight on his legs. He will be laying down, and I'll hold his hands and slightly pull him up to sitting, and then he'll want to go right into standing!
-we practice sitting up and he enjoys being up and able to look around
-he will reach for and play with my face!
-he still talks all the time! He doesn't say any consonants, yet, but I'm teaching him "ma-ma-ma" every day, and Paul is teaching him "da-da-da"! The funny thing is depending on his position, his talking changes! When he's on his back, he will laugh, and talk, and let out high pitch squeals! If he's on his belly, its more of a low tone grunt! When he's standing up and bouncing, it's a very light hearted laugh and chuckle, almost!
-he did go through the "4-5 month" sleep regression. I had read about it and was expecting it, but it wasn't too bad. He was just waking up more at night instead of sleeping 5-6 hours. Plus, his naps haven't been as good - usually only 30-45 minutes, not the recommended or typical 60-75 minute. But, he wakes up happy, and has great days, so I'm trying to not stress over it.
-he can put himself to sleep, which is great! And he's sleeping full time in the crib, now!
-when he's going to sleep, he'll kick his legs and wiggle, and will actually turn himself in the crib! If I put his head at one end of the crib when I lay him down, we'll go in and his head will be at the other end of the crib!
-his hair is starting to come back in! It's still light and fuzzy, but it's growing back!
-he's drooling a lot - so we're expecting teeth to cut through any time now!
-he is doing great at school, and the ladies who take care of him adore him! They have a lot of toys and exersaucers and things for him to play with, and he loves it! He's still a very social baby!
-he doesn't cry when I leave him, yet, but he does smile and laugh when I pick him up!
-he is still just a happy, content baby!

God has blessed up beyond imagine with this sweet little boy! He is amazing and brings such joy to everyone who knows him.

God Bless