Garrett at month 5

We're almost to half a year, and I have trouble believing it. I'm definitely happy to keep moving forward, not because I want to wish his baby years away, but because every milestone we hit, G becomes more and more fun!

- G weighs about 14 pounds. I know this because he had his first ear infection :( it was pretty sad, but he responded well to antibiotic and it was fixed quickly! He did spend a few nights in the bouncer again because of congestion, but once he was over it, he went straight back to his crib.

- We have an almost sitter! He can sit up just not for very long. His balance is still off, so when he reaches for something, he tends to fall over. I put him in the middle of the boppy for extra support and he loves it. He can reach toys o the floor and is a little more independent.

- G continues to have the best smile and is pretty happy! He loves being around people and wants to get out there and do what the other kids are doing. He loves play dates! He got so excited when he saw another baby recently- waving his arms and kids around :)

-Sleep is still our big issue at this house. He's fallen into a 6 pm bath time, bed around 6:30/ 6:45. He sometimes rouses for a rock around 8, and then he'll be down until midnight or 1 and then up again at 4:30ish. He'll get up for the day between 6 and 7. So... We have a routine but its not a great routine. We'll probably sleep train at 6 months. I think it'll help his naps too. They tend to be short and all over the place.

Overall, we're enjoying Garrett so much! It's fun to see him and Luke together too :) once we get the sleep part figured out, life will be even better!