Boy, where did the time go?!

If someone had  told me that once there was a baby in my life, I would rarely have time to sit and upload pictures to a computer- I would have laughed in their faces! Alas, we see that this is true. My handsome boy is taking a much needed nap and I find myself with the "time" to discuss how we are doing.

Mr. Giunta is now 5 months old! How did that happen? I spend my days making sure he is eating well, clean and taking breaths. I seldom realize how my little peanut is growing exponentially. It's only when I see him outgrowing his clothes and when fellow mommies at Gymboree marvel at his growth, that I wake up and smell the coffee! I blame the sleep deprivation! My baby is growing soooo fast.

At Gymboree

How has baby John changed?

1. He has developed a laugh! I spend every day with Johnny and of course he decides to learn to laugh the one weekend that I decide to spend away.

2. John has found his feet. He has not experienced their taste yet, but I am sure that they will make their way to his mouth any day now.

3. Johnny has improved in the ability to reach for objects and he can now play (and place items in his mouth). Notice the bib? Johnny is an official "drooler." Let the teething begin! (No teeth yet though.)

4. Just like his mommy and daddy, Johnny is mesmerized by the television. His favorite shows are "The Mickey Mouse Playhouse" and "Little Einsteins." Mike and I wonder how the fascination with Mickey Mouse can start so early. Our hypothesis is the mouse's squeaky voice and the insanely bright colors of the show.





5. Solids!!!! I was jubilant when the pediatrician said I could start Johnny on solids by month 5. Time to take out the "Baby Bullet." I love this gadget and I am soooo glad I registered for it. Mike and I first started John on the safest of solids, rice cereal. The first time I prepared cereal for Johnny, it was a very awkward experience. I made it very liquidy and John had no idea how to eat with a spoon. Now, I make the cereal like a slurry and Mr. John is a very good eater.

This past weekend mama used the Baby Bullet to puree some butternut squash. He was receptive to the new flavor, but the gag reflex stepped in after a few spoonfuls. I sure hope this little guy eats as many greens as his mommy.

6. Playing with an exersaucer and the Jumperoo! Anyone that knows John, is well aware of how this little boy loves to jump. His legs have a mind of their own.

7. Sleeping- Johnny was sleeping through the night until he was three months old. Mommy and daddy were so happy and well rested. Then, we jinxed our happiness and John was waking up 7x a night (every 30-60 min). This was horrible and we even hired a sleeping coach. Johnny was too young to be sleep trained, so Mike and I braved the next two months. We recently discovered that Senor Binky was the reason John was waking up so often at night. Each time the pacifier fell out of his mouth, he would cry to be soothed. We removed the pacifier and faced the challenge of a baby that does not want to fall asleep. Sometimes it takes an hour for our angel to fall asleep. But now, 5 month old John will become acquainted a a fellow named Mr. Ferber.

How cute is it that Johnny is clinging to my pillowcase? I read online that the pillowcase has mommy's scent and this would help soothe the baby to sleep. Who knew?



Hooray for long naps!!!