Jay is sooo happy to be 5 months old!
Every month, every week, every day, James seems to grow and explore his surroundings more and more. This month has been so much fun. We have been able to watch him discover his feet and put everything he finds in his mouth. He plays with toys and bounces in his jump-a-roo and excersaucer like a boss. He lights up with excitement when anyone new walks in the room. This is a boy who is not stingy with smiles and belly laughs (just like his dad). He wakes up talking to himself every morning (just like his mom).
Just workin' hard; eating flowers, playing music, bouncing and spinning!
His growth and development is so bittersweet as time is moving so swiftly. Sean and I have done a good job of living in the moment and taking the time to simply enjoy our time together as a family. Still, I can't help but reminisce longingly of the days when we first brought him home from the hospital and held him all day and a good part of the night. While he is small now, he was so much smaller just 5 months ago.
Hanging with Dad on a lazy Sunday
We are moving toward another big milestone tonight...moving Jay to his own room. Although I originally wanted to keep him in our room for the first six months, he seems ready to move out and into a bigger sleep space. The co-sleeper/sidecar we use is not too big and he is stirring more easily when Sean and I talk or get up in the night.
His room is literally only a wall away from us, but both Sean and I are dreading the move. GOD, how will I send him to college? We made a decision that today would be a good trial for his new location since I don't work any nights this week. In preparation, last night I spent extra time staring at him in his little tuxedo-sleepsack and ridiculous mittens (his hands get ice cold in our room at night). I looked over the side of the bed at him this morning when I heard cooing next to me and I said "Good Morning!" to the biggest, sweetest smile. I know he will still do that in his own room, but how sweet is it to be able to see that smile before I even hit the ground in the morning.
We will see how the transition goes, but hopefully it will be easier in practice then the anticipation has been. Once we get adjusted, we will probably be wondering why we didn't move him earlier!
Grandpa Jay's thermals and hat from almost 60 years ago! Though Lil' Jay modeled them like a champ...we had to change him quickly because the clothes smelled super musty. Blech.
Momo and Grandpa bought Jay a Stormy Kromer to keep him warm AND stylish when we head north in the winter!
