FIVE

Merry Christmas Eve and 5 Months to this little boy!

We didn't even attempt to get IN the basket this time. He's getting so big!
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Way back, SO LONG ago it seems, to when he was about 3 weeks old, my friend sent me an article that saved me during those days. Not that times were terrible, but they were definitely harder than they are now. That article's title:  "The 100 Days of Darkness". It was pivotal in my emotional well being and notes many things I was feeling at that moment. They say the first 100 days with a new baby are the hardest, but the most precious at the same time. Seems counter intuitive, but so true. Trust me. They also say that you cannot bank on the fact that at the 100 day mark, your days will all of a sudden get better. But, I am happy to announce that the darkness is officially in the past. I am pumped to see what Miles is going to be up to in the coming months.

With days full of big belly laughs and smiles you didn't think could get bigger, this little munchkin is just the cutest. Here's the down low on Mr. Miles:

- Consistently sleeping 12 hours per night. Most times he wakes up once in the middle of the night for a feeding. But, he has given us a few all nighters which have been amazing!
- Currently transitioning from the swing to the crib.
- SO close to rolling from both sides. Just can't seem to get over that shoulder.
- Can hold things and bring them to his mouth. Not quite to the independent bottle holding though.
- Has mastered the jumper and LOVES it
- He's "found" Lucy. Before, he saw her but was indifferent. Now he seems interested and we are working with her to be gentle.
- LOVES his hands, still.
- Has found his feet. Can you tell?
- His eczema is getting better. Slowing but surely.
- He's suuuuuper drooly. You change him and 2 seconds later, he's all wet.
- Might be a sensitive fella. If he thinks you are laughing at him, he cries  :(
- Wearing about the same sizes as last month, but they're getting a little short.
- Size 1 diapers are getting a bit small. We'll be moving up soon.
- We've found a schedule! If we keep 1.5-1.75 hours of awake time and feedings every 2.5-3 hours, he's a super happy camper.
- Eating 6 oz pretty consistently with a few lower and a few higher here and there.
- The short naps are still an issue. 45 minutes are the average, with an occasional hour to hour an a half.
- His baby hair is still falling out, but his "real" hair is growing! Stephen likes to style the little tuft on the top of his head...ha
- His eyes are BLUE. No question. We'll see if they change as time goes on. (Stephen and I have green eyes)
- We all know he looks just like Stephen, but we've realized he has my eyes, legs and ears. Some of me is emerging!

We're having so much fun watching Miles grow and see him explore, learn, play, laugh and be just an overall laid back, sweet little guy. Happy five months little one!

He is mesmerized by these lights, but it took some major intervention during the shoot to keep them out of his mouth.