The Little Man, Month 5

Pretty soon I'm going to have to give in and call you what Daddy calls you: the Big Man. You are growing so fast it blows me away.

• First and foremost - you are now a mobile baby. You can scoot yourself army-crawl style to get to whatever you need. I don't know if this makes you more content or more frustrated, though, since you haven't quite mastered putting things in your mouth exactly the way you seem to want them.
• You can sit up tall all by yourself!
• Every once in a while I hear you trying out new sounds - bvv and muh seem to be the favorites these days.
• You also figured out how to blow bubbles. This makes for some epic drool bombs.
• You finally like swimming! It's so fun to see you splashing and smiling and TALKING in the pool! Plus, you're quite the charmer with your extra grandmas and the 8 year old girl who meet us at the pool most nights.
• No matter how bad a mood you are in, I know that I can sing the first song from Jesus Christ Superstar to you and your face will brighten up big time. So cute!
• We have new diaper covers coming for you. You know, the ones that the company said you wouldn't need until you're 9 months old. Big boy!
• Baby bald spot? What baby bald spot? Yours has totally grown back in and you seem to be dirty blond. How the heck did that happen?! Daddy and I both have really dark brown hair. I think Dad's hair might even be black.
• You are so beautiful. One of the other grandmas at the pool this month said that you are the cutest baby she has seen in years. I believe it! But don't let that go to your head ;-)
• Also, you're learning manipulative skills. By that I mean that you know that if Daddy is sitting next to you in the car that you can scream and we'll stop and get you out for a bit. If he's not there you sleep peacefully until you really do need something. Smart boy...and I guess that means that from now on Dad sits up front with me on long trips.

Bear with me...

Work started 2 weeks ago and it's been craaaaaaaazy busy between the start of a new school year and at-home responsibilities. Posting will resume when I find my zen :)