Saturday, May 25, 2013

Clara's 5 Months

Clara's 5 Months

{May 9, 2013}




This month got away from us, Clara!  
You are continuing to amaze us daily with your personality, growth and milestones.  We are so thankful that you continue to be a such a good sleeper - though we still need some work in the nap department at daycare.  

No more size 1 diapers, you are growing like a weed.  Which means we've also had to pack up your 3mo clothes.  This was so emotional for me, I can't believe how attached I'd gotten to some of your little outfits.  I guess I just want you to stay my little peanut.  

You are still only getting mommy's milk, but I guess at some point in the next month we'll have you try some veggies or fruit.  I'm just not ready yet - Ah! I wish I could keep you this size for just a little longer!


You are still loving your Bumbo seat and will happily play there while I cook or during dinner.  You are so good at entertaining yourself!  Sophie the giraffe and your stack of nesting cups are at the top of your favorite toy list currently.


So far you are hitting your milestones on the nose.  You began rolling from tummy to back shortly after turning 4 months.  You are very close to going from back to tummy - but I don't want to rush this one, I've been warned it will wake you up at night!  We are getting to hear those baby belly laughs more often, though, I still call you my silent observer - you are constantly assessing your surroundings.

This month I celebrated my 32nd birthday, and Sissy was nice enough to come down to watch you so we could go out to dinner.  We hadn't had a date night since before you were born!


I also got to celebrate my 1st Mother's Day.  What a special day.  We all gathered in Brookhaven for a crawfish boil on Saturday and had a quiet Mother's day on Sunday.  The weather was perfect, couldn't ask for a nicer weekend to celebrate being your mom.


We went to visit your Great, Great Aunt Lucy.  How fun was that!?!  



How sweet it is to be loved by you, Clara.  We are a happy, happy trio.