5 Months Already?

How can this be? Isaac hit the five month mark on the 29th of December. Our little guy continues to grow before my eyes! He's doing very well, especially now that he is over his Christmas vacation cold. As Isaac has gotten older, he's definitely become a less fussy baby. When we first brought him home, he would scream over every diaper change, outfit change and when putting him in the bath...he has since outgrown that, but looking back it was an early indicator of his personality. Isaac, like his older sister tends to have sensitive senses. He has a very tough time napping when we are on the go (there's just too much external stimulation), and with two older children were are on the go frequently. For Isaac, I think not having a consistent schedule during the day is contributing to our inconsistent sleeping pattern at night. On a good night I get about five hours straight. I'm really not bothered by this though....I know his crazy sleeping pattern will work itself out. He's also recently decided not to take a pacifier or bottle. He'll only nurse, suck on his fingers or thumb or suck on my fingers. I'm hoping with the introduction of rice cereal, he might change his mind about a bottle. At the very least, once he starts on cereal, I'll be able to get away for longer periods of time on my own!

In five short little months Isaac has brought an abundant amount of joy to our lives. His bright smile and sweet laugh is incredibly contagious. As I carry him around on my hip I can't help but kiss his little bald head. We are so blessed!

Isaac and Laine. His very first solo play-date with my good friend Amanda's first baby, born in October.