I cannot believe that you are already five months old! Time has been going by so quickly, I am a couple of days late in writing you this letter. I was off all weekend, and we spent a lot of time snuggling and playing together. Daddy and I feel like we work so much, we don't get to play with you as often as we'd like. Too bad being home with you isn't a paid position or we would both take it! :o)
As usual, you continue to amaze us with your growth and development. Not long after you turned four months old, you were rolling from your tummy to your back. Now you have rolling down pat and you are rolling all over the house. If we put you down on the floor to play on your blanket, it isn't long before you have left the blanket and are clear across the room! You are trying so hard to figure out this crawling thing; I am sure by the next letter, we will be chasing you around as you crawl away. Right now, you sort of look like an inchworm with your bottom in the air and then you kind of flop forward to "crawl."
This month has brought a lot of "firsts" for you; you learned a a new trick this month. About three weeks ago, you learned how to make raspberries, although sometimes its more like you're just blowing spit. You are so excited with yourself for learning how to do this, and you like to show any and everyone that wants to see.
You took your first plane ride on May 17th for your very first trip to Oklahoma. Gam-Gam had her left knee replaced and you went with mommy, grandma and uncle Jon to help great-grandpa take care of her. You were such a good girl on the plane. You didn't cry or fuss anymore than usual, which is when you are hungry or sleepy. We stayed in the house that mommy and Uncle Jon grew up in and we both slept in my old room. It was very surreal having you with us. We were only away three days, but it was the longest that you have been away from your daddy since you were born.
You also went to Austin for the first time this month to see Uncle Jon swear into the Texas Bar. On the way home, we stopped at the Gristmill in Gruene, Texas and you sat in a highchair for the first time. You didn't like it very much and tried to climb out within five minutes.
This past month, we took you to the pool for the first time, and you also had your first day with daddy while mommy was was at work. Daddy said that you had a great time and stayed in your pajamas all day. I got a lot of pictures of you playing with your toys that day, and you sure did look happy. :)
And speaking of a happy baby, you laughed for the very first time on your fifth month birthday. Grandma was playing with your ticklish feet while mommy and daddy were away, and Grandma and Grandpa said that you were giggling up a storm.
Some other things that you have learned this month:
-You love to play with your hands and your feet. You are constantly grabbing your feet and everything, including your fingers, goes into your mouth.
-You recognize your name and turn to inspect new sounds.
-You are rolling in both directions (which is a six months skill).
-You sit up with help and your hands on the floor for a few seconds before you topple over.
We have not remeasured you this month, but your clothes are getting shorter, so we know that you have stretched out longer than you were at last month's check-up. You still fit into your 3-6 month clothes, for the most part, and you are still eating six four ounce bottles a day. You continue to be our wonderful sleeper (I am a bit afraid to type that as I worry you will go on a sleep strike...) and sleep about 12 hours a night from 21:30 to 09:30.
We love you so much Kaitlyn Marie and continue to thank God for giving us such a special blessing of you for a daughter. You are the sparkle in our eyes.
Love,
Mommy
Daddy and Katie
