Happy Five Months!

A little belated... but we've had a busy month (more to come!) I think I start each monthly post with the words, "it's hard to believe..." but my, how my babies are growing! The changes from months four to five have been so fun. Each day brings something new: a different expression, sound, movement- I never know what to expect. One thing is for sure, there is no slowing it down!

They are both becoming quite social, faces lit up with delight when interacting with people. You can almost hear the wheels turning when they are in a new environment, taking it all in. It's like they are little people all of a sudden. Still pretty laid back and very happy, especially when well-rested! If there's one thing I've learned so far, it's that they do best with a schedule and (like mommy and daddy) love their sleep! Here are some things that the boys are doing now:

Sleeping 12-13 hours at night without waking!!

Napping 1-2 hours at least twice a day

Grabbing for toys and picking them up

Putting everything in their mouths (toys, bibs, lovies)

They each have two bottom teeth

Smiling and staring inquisitively at one another

Showing better dexterity with holding and manipulating rattles, teethers

Love putting weight on both legs when held upright

Pushing on their toes when in prone (lifting bottom)

Scooting around on their tummies in the crib

Showing displeasure/boredom when ready to change activities

Continue to play independently on mat or jumperoo (their feet now touch the floor!)

Keep their fingers in their mouths majority of the day

Love music, singing and being read to

Still making a big mess with rice cereal, but loving it!

Down to 4 hour feeding schedule and no night bottles

Do well on short errands with mommy and short road trips

Overall, sweet, sweetie-pies!

We're having so much fun watching them change. We still think, how in the world did we get such an amazing blessing? We couldn't love them more!