Rolling

William rolled from back to belly twice but got stuck then got mad.  I do not have video or pictures because I was cooking lunch at the time.  Hoping he continues to do this and we can get it on video.  He is amazing! 

Things I would like to get done....

I have lots of things I would like to get done during the day or week but it so difficult with sweet William.  I know it would be easier to get things done if he actually napped in his crib.  Most of the time I sleep on and off with him during the first two naps of the day.  When I am awake and I watch him I am simply amazed.  He is perfect and we are so blessed.  I look at his eyes as he sleeps.  Although closed they move around and I wonder if his dreams include Mommy and Daddy.  William moves around a lot while sleeping and I have to hold his little arms and legs to get him to sleep longer periods of time.  I love the way when he wakes up next to me he SMILES so big (most of the time).  He is already 5 months old and his body does not fit all the way in my lap.  William will be too big for me to hold one day so those dishes and clothes that do not grow and become assets to this world can wait.  I will rock my baby, bounce my baby, sleep next to my baby because I can and many people do not have that chance.  Why should I want to do anything else than take advantage of this blessing that God did not have to give me? 

Things that I want to get done and will get done in time (maybe when William is in Kindergarten):

• Sweep and Mop (on the same day, within a few minutes of each other)
• Dust (take items of the shelves and really clean)
• Organize my kitchen
• Bathe my dogs (both on the same day)
• Wash clothes, fold clothes, and put away in the same day (week)
• Clean bathrooms (the whole thing; not the sink today, the tub 2 weeks from now)
• Organize filing cabinets 

These things are so trivial on paper.  I do these things at least once a month :) when Rudy can watch William.  William is more important than any of these items; he is our son.  He changes everyday; the dust stays the same.  I am watching him on the blanket now and he is going to roll over from back to belly any day and why would I want to miss that while organizing the kitchen.  I was chosen to take care of this little person and I need to cherish every second.  I will try each day to become less OCD about the housework and be thankful for the life I have.    

5 Months!

Let's begin with a picture review of the last 5 months! 

I SERIOUSLY can not believe he is growing so fast.

  William has rolled over from belly to back but not much in the last month.  He is so close to rolling from back to belly but that silly arm gets in his way.  He is a scooter; I leave him facing a kicking toy and I come back to his entire body facing the television.  He talks a lot and LAUGHS at his Mommy and Daddy.  If I am having a "down" day and start making William laugh all of it just does not matter anymore.  William has found his feet and they are now a favorite teething toy.  He is constantly playing with them and has started to in his highchair.  Speaking of highchair, this big boy eats!  We have introduced cereal and oatmeal but I decided to put 1 tbsp. of cereal in the bottle at night.  We do oatmeal and a fruit at the second feeding and a vege at dinner.  He eats the entire jar of fruit and the vege.  The good news is he has quit drinking so much formula :) He is down from around 37 oz. to 30-32 oz.  William has obviously been a huge fan of his milk but recently he has been rejecting the powder but taking the ready to feed.  I think the Similac may be getting sour before 24 hrs. but the nurse said since he started solids he could be getting picky. 



Yes, that is my hand but we have not started strapping him in yet. 



  He wears mostly 6-9 month clothes but we prefer them super loose.  We do size 2 diapers during the day and size 3 at night.  After the rest of the 2's are gone (if we make it) he will be in 3's day and night.  His head and neck control is great.  Actually gets a bit frustrating during bottles; he looks backwards, sideways and has no interest in the bottle.  Just recently he has started pulling his head up in vibrating chair, swing, and car seat.  William absolutely loves his bath and has started chewing playing with his bath toys.  He wants to put anything and everything in his mouth.  He drools through multiple bibs per day but has yet to give us a tooth.    

  He still sleeps in his crib at night and does great 99% of the time.  Naps are getting a tiny bit better.  We have recently starting going upstairs after 1 or 2 yawns (if I catch them) and he goes to sleep on our bed.  I know this is not the ideal situation but I have tried his crib and he cries.  Also he wakes up during naps and if he sees me he will go back to sleep.  This is a step in the right direction and at least he is not in my arms. 

  We went to Meme's for a visit and he did GREAT in the car.  As much as he dislikes the car seat he did wonderful on this trip.  When we got there he got a bit scared of all the new faces but overall did great.  This was the same weekend we had our first experience with a little constipation (TMI, sorry).  Poor guy just could not go so we gave him a good bit of apple juice and he finally went.  I called the nurse and she told me to keep juice in his diet which I am not a huge advocate of but whatever works.  

  Sweet William,

    

    Your little personality is starting to show.  You are shy and scare easy.  You love your Mommy and Daddy; when we start daycare I will have to pray constantly for the workers.  I know your moods and have you on a decent schedule.  Each day I pray you will find your way in this world.  We love you more and more each day.  Please continue teaching us to be great parents! 

Love,

Mommy