My sweet boy,

Many times over the last 5 months, I have told myself that I need to be writing down your milestones, your small day-to-day changes, and all of the wonderful feelings you've brought me as a mother.... and for 5 months, I've completely missed doing it.  Not to say that I've had lots of spare time... but today, your 5 month birthday, I am starting.  I want to be able to look back in 6 months, 2 years, 5 years... and remember these special times.

TODAY... you are 5 months old!  You weight 16.5 oz and are 24 inches tall.  You babble with purpose - you have a lot to say (some nights even at 3am!) and you smile and giggle at everyone you come into contact with.  You love your dogs... I find you watching them when you're in your exercauser, and you have learned to gently pet their backs when they sit next to you.  You enjoy holding hands with your mama, daddy, nana... and anyone else who lets you - your grab our fingers and pull them towards you, then just want to be still... and hold hands.  The more you grow, the more you look like your Daddy... you have his beautiful blue eyes and long lashes.  And everyone has a fit over your stawberry blonde hair that seems to be coming in slowly but surely.

Happy first Easter to you and happy 5 month birthday.