Levi at 5 Motnhs Old

 

Levi is 5 months old and is getting so big.  It is all happening too fast.

 

Here is his 5 month update...

 

*I hope he marries a girl who knows how to do a mean swaddle because this boy sure does love to be swaddled.  We have tried swaddling him with one arm out and he does okay but I think he sleeps better with both arms in. 

 

* He is still laughing and talking so much everyday and it is the best sound.  Most times all you have to do is look at him and he will give you the biggest smile ever!

 

*He wears the same size nighttime diaper as his big sis does. 

 

*Sleep...well lets just say it could be better but it could also be worse so I will try not to complain too much knowing that this too shall pass.  He goes down for the night at 6:30pm (if we try to keep him up any later he just falls apart) and is up around 7am for the day.  He gets up about every 3-4 hours still.  Daniel use to be able to get him back to sleep by rocking him or giving him the paci but now he will only go back if I nurse him.  I am starting to believe that there is something to that 4 months sleep regression I have read about.  

 

*Levi got his first real cold this past month.  So nice of those siblings to share with him.  He had a raspy voice for a good week, maybe more.  It was the most pitiful sound hearing him cry. 

 

* He has started sitting in his high chair during our mealtimes.  The kids both love it.  At first the kids would both want him to sit by them.  I had to switch him back and fourth so they both had a turn.  Now his permanent spot is next to Kayla. 

 

When he isn't in his chair during mealtime Kayla will tell us, "Baby, chair."

as she points to the high chair.  Then we ask, "Do you want baby to sit in his chair?" She nods yes with a smile.

 

  

 

My 3 babies!

 

My high school best friend and Maid of Honor meets Levi for the first time.   

I sure am blessed with these three.

 

kisses from big sister. 

Saturday morning snuggles with my boys while our princess gets her beauty sleep.  

We are in the process of transitioning him out of his Rock and Play Sleeper into his crib.  When he sleeps in his crib he rolls to his side with his arm sticking out. 

Selfie with Mom.

 

Like most babies he loves sucking on his fingers and hands.

 

He has recently started sucking his thumb and the cuteness factor is through the roof. Here's to hoping  this new found love of his thumb will lead to some better sleep for everyone!

 

Holding it in place.  

 

We can't get enough of this sweet smile!