Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Leo is FIVE MONTHS old today. Unbelievable. Everyone tells you how fast it all goes, but seriously? It's nuts. 

Anyway, today has been just fine. Unfortunately, Leo Bean did not decide to celebrate his 5-month birthday by miraculously turning into a good sleeper. He was up at 9:30 & 11:00 last night, screaming his face off. We thought something might be wrong (teeth? ear infection?), so I took him downstairs to check his temperature & gums. Turns out, he just wanted to be bounced. So I bounced him and slept on the couch 'til he woke up at 4:00 am. But then he slept in bed with me 'til 7:00, which isn't terrible. It's a very good thing he is so cute though. 

Also, he pooped in his jammies again. And he wasn't even sorry. 

Nope, not sorry at all.

He jumped and squealed quite a bit, and then we watched some Big Bird. He really likes the song that comes on during Abby's Flying Fairy School. 

He watches it so intently and kicks the bouncer like a crazy person. And then usually, I get it stuck in my head, so I sing it to him throughout the morning. He cracks up. 

He also really likes Elmo. I guess that's okay, but I really hate that creepy Mr. Noodle. 

Something is definitely not right about that guy.

Boob. Nap. Diaper change. Boob. Diaper change. Snuggling. More jumping and squealing. 

Then we tried again to take 5-month photos. We were slightly more successful today. I think I like the one on the right the best.

 He's still working on sitting up unsupported, but he's definitely getting there! Maybe by his 6-month photo? 

Vinny contributed to the photoshoot by death-shaking Leo's teddy bear, and then eating the rug in the nursery. 

Thanks, Vin.

Apparently this photoshoot made Leo a grumplestiltskin, so then it was naptime again. This nap only lasted 10 minutes. After some rigorous bouncing, I finally convinced him to extend the nap, if only so I could get dressed and look presentable before his Dad got home. Then Vinny woke him up. Argh. 

On the bright side, we then took a nice family trip to Wal-mart, got Leo some spiffy new pants (6-9 mos. sizes! ah!), and then came home and took a walk with Vinny. For some reason (global warming), it's like 60 degrees out today. But at least it was good walking weather. 

That's all for today.