5 Months

Another month has flown by and we are loving how much Cannon is finally starting to come around and be more content and happy.  We are on a pretty good schedule which is really nice so we know what to expect during the day and what works and what doesn't work.  It all comes down to getting enough sleep - if that happens then we have a great day - if for some reason it doesn't happen....our day is a little bit fussier.  He is so much fun now - loves to play and interact with us - we love it!  He is just a sweet and snuggly little guy....I love just scooping him up and giving him tons of kisses - he is just so cute!  Here are some details about Cannon at 5 months old:

•Weighs 16.8lbs according to our bathroom scale

•Wears size 3 diapers

•Wearing some 3 months, mostly 3-6 months and now some 6 month size clothing

•Drinks 7 ozs in each bottle

•Started eating solid foods a couple weeks ago - not a huge fan yet...but we are getting there. So far we have eaten rice cereal (will tolerate it as long as I give him a drink of his bottle to wash each spoonful down).  Also tried sweet potatoes, squash and peas.  He thinks its hilarious to blow rasberries with his mouth full of food.

•Working on sitting up - can do it for a couple seconds before folding over

•Loves to stand up and jump on your lap while holding him - he is so strong!

•Loves to put everything into his mouth and suck on his hands and fingers.  He also loves to pull up his shirt/onesie and suck on that too - he is usually drenched within minutes of getting dressed...lol.

•He is a drooling monster - maybe starting to teethe?  So far nothing has popped through his gums yet but we are thinking they may be on their way

•Still a GREAT sleeper - has his last bottle around 8:30pm and will sleep on average for 11-12 straight hours

•Takes a couple naps per day - a shorter one in the morning - maybe 30-45 mins and then a nice long one in the afternoon - usually about 2-3 hours.

•Still enjoys his floor activity mat and likes to kick at the different toys and watch all the lights flashing.

•Loves to bat at and play with his toys

•Loves his jumperoo

•He is becoming more tolerating of tummy time - he is holding himself up so much better now and actually smiles when he is on his tummy - that is a HUGE change.

•He rolls over pretty frequently from his tummy to his back and is just so proud of himself when he does - flashes his huge smile.

•Loves being in any kind of water - pools, bath etc.  He splashes so much now in his bathtub at night - I am usually soaking wet by the time we are done.

•He has become such a sweet baby  He is pretty mellow now - still has his moments but they are nowhere near what they used to be - we are loving it!

•Smiles all the time - especially for Brookie, Andrew & Rocky - he LOVES Rocky too..hahaha

•Babbles all the time too - loves to squeal and make all sorts of sounds

•Loves getting kisses and being tickled - will make him squeal and giggle.  We haven't had a full out belly laugh yet, but the giggles make us just smile so much.

This last month has been huge for Cannon - completely starting to turn around and become such a happy baby - we have waited a LONG time for it.....and we are loving every second of it :)

Getting his monthly pic is getting a little more challenging - he rarely wants to sit still and is definitely taking an interest in his sign....should be interesting in the months to come!