Our house is bursting at the seams with cuteness right now. Spencer and Ian are both so engaging and very very busy. They are getting squirmier by the minute but haven't lost an ounce of their cuddliness yet. Both boys are so joyful and love for their tummies to be tickled and their precious baby cheeks to be kissed. Good thing, because Chad, Ella, and I have a lot of love to give.
Can you tell that this is one of the nights that Spencer decided to stay up a a little later? ;)
Coordinating reindeer outfits? Yes, please.
At 5 months, Spencer:
- wants to stand. All the time. I can't believe how strong his skinny little legs are. He easily holds himself up just holding on to my fingers.
- finds his own squeals and shrieks quite amusing.
- locks his knees and makes himself stiff as a board if you even think about putting him in the car seat.
- loves his jumper exersaucer thingy.
- can sometimes hold himself up with his arms while sitting (tripod style) for just a few seconds.
- temporarily decided to stay up much later than his siblings to get Mama and Daddy all to himself.
- will tolerate a few bites of rice cereal.
- loves to be read to.
- grins and "talks" to his brother.
- cannot wait until he is able to move independently (other than rolling across rooms). He works so hard and has managed to scoot himself a little.
- is one of the sweetest little boys on the planet.
- loves to hear Mama sing.
- has dark Fletcher eyes.
At 5 months, Ian:
- can be found laughing and grinning even when he is by himself. If you are with him for a minute or so, you'll end up laughing right along with him.
- loves eating his rice cereal at the table with the entire family.
- loves being read to.
- grins and "talks" to his brother.
- thinks peek-a-boo is the most fantastic game.
- is one of the sweetest little boys on the planet.
- still loves the swing.
- likes standing in the exersaucer for short amount of time.
- loves for Daddy to hold him in a carrier while he works. He likes to face forward so he can look around but looks back every few seconds to smile at Daddy. Precious.
- is much bigger than his older brother.
- kicks, chews on, and reaches for everything. His aim and grip are quite remarkable, so watch out.
- has eyes that are a just a bit browner than his Daddy's.
- takes off at least one of his socks everywhere we go.
- looks very carefully at my face when I talk and is able to imitate several sounds.
A few highlights this month:
Ian's first bite of rice cereal. He was veerrrrry ready!
Ian and Spencer cuddling with Santa.
Ella running for her life. Amazingly, she did sit with Santa for a picture when he came to her preschool. This was just her warm-up.
The boys can no longer be repossessed! ;) After we paid the last one, Chad and I both said yet another prayer of thanks for the health of our children. What a tremendous blessing that I hope to never take for granted.
Can you tell that this is one of the nights that Spencer decided to stay up a a little later? ;)
Coordinating reindeer outfits? Yes, please.At 5 months, Spencer:
A few highlights this month:
Ian's first bite of rice cereal. He was veerrrrry ready!
Ian and Spencer cuddling with Santa.
Ella running for her life. Amazingly, she did sit with Santa for a picture when he came to her preschool. This was just her warm-up.
The boys can no longer be repossessed! ;) After we paid the last one, Chad and I both said yet another prayer of thanks for the health of our children. What a tremendous blessing that I hope to never take for granted.
