5 Months

What a happy baby boy! What a busy baby boy! What a happy, busy baby boy Slade is! His arms are always reaching, hands always grabbing, legs always working, fingers often pinching & fists often hitting. Nothing within reach is safe from getting shoved into his mouth. And the fact that he doesn't like pacis means his mouth is always available for putting something in it. Keep all tiny objects away from the baby! And he's so happy. That's the compliments strangers give most often. He makes you feel like the most interesting person in the world the way he just stares & smiles. And quite honestly, his siblings are the most interesting people in the universe. But they also treat him so sweetly. Lots of hugs, kisses & cuddling. I don't think they could possibly squeeze him anymore than they do. Of course he loves him daddy & mamma too. He loves me so much he has refused a bottle every time it's been tried. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised since he doesn't like pacis. He continues to be a great eater & sleeper, but has started transitioning into a sleep sack instead of being swaddled-kinda makes me sad : ( He'll probably be in his crib soon too-makes me even more sad : ( He loves being on a blanket on the floor & will roll all over the place. He pushes up & gets his booty up in the air some too. He loves sitting in his bumbo-probably because it means he's going to be included in something like a tea party with his favorites. He's been in the pool a couple of times & doesn't mind it for a while. He has outgrown the k'tan carrier & we've moved up to an ergo (easier on my back). It's not his favorite ever, but we can get way more done. I love looking down as his sweet little white/blonde head that is always just staring back up at me. Yep, I have the most beautiful chin in the entire world. School is out for the summer & I am an so thankful to have all my chicks back in the nest! Slade, we couldn't imagine our summer without your sweet little self! Bring on our first summer as Team Shaw Party of 5!