5 Months

Another month has come and gone! At 5 months, Coleton...

• weighs ~15 pounds (he weighed 14.8 lbs at his sick visit for his ear infection on 4/1)
• loves sucking on his toes, especially when lying on his back or in his bouncy seat. He did this for the first time on 3/12 while sitting in the bouncer
• likes hanging out with his buddy George (its so hard to get a good picture of them together!)

• rolled from his back to tummy all by himself while at his Meme and Papaw's house on 3/19... still not rolling over all the time but it won't be long.
• loves tummy time - especially naked tummy time!

• handled his first night away from Mommy like a pro! Mommy went to an Extraordinary Women conference with Aunt Tiffaney and Aunt Keala on 3/26-3/27 in Greenville while Coleton and Daddy took care of each other at home.
• has started playing in his new exersaucer. Because he is small, he needs to be propped up in the seat, but he loves playing with all the toys while standing up.

• is mostly breastfed, but receives one bottle of formula during the middle of the night. He got his first bottle of formula on the night of 3/28. I am so thankful that he was able to be exclusively breast fed for 4 months!
• has started putting his hands on his bottle when you feed him. He must think he's a big boy. ~sigh~

• likes having rice cereal, either in his bottle or while being spoon-fed. But be careful if feeding him - he loves to grab the spoon!
• loves bath time so much that it pretty much requires a wet suit for the washers. Watch out for those little legs and arms - they make BIG splashes!
• enjoys riding in his stroller or going for walks in the carrier

And just to be fair, Coleton does not like:

• taking naps (we're lucky if he makes it to 30 minutes)
• being in the car seat, especially being in the backseat by himself...unless it's nap time. Coleton loves riding in his Daddy's truck because his car seat sits next to Daddy!
• burping halfway through a bottle. He will poke out and curl his lip, and then cry as if you've physically hurt him until you let him finish his bottle! That boy loves to eat!

Coleton, you are such a blessing! You really are a happy and good baby! You handle being around new people well, don't mind being passed around so all your loved ones can hold you, and pretty much smile and flirt with any girl that looks your way! You have the best laugh and Daddy knows just where your tickle spots are. We thank God daily that he chose us to be your parents. We love you SO much!!