I went through and added a watermark to my pictures. It was kind of a pain. But I heard about some crazy lady using other peoples maternity photos on her blog. And I am officially creeped!
So these are MY photos. Of MY baby.
Please don't steal my baby...
::stares in awe at ticker::
Chazz Dallen,
What progess you have made in 5 short months! And we couldn't be more proud! I can't believe you have been an "outside baby" for FIVE MONTHS! What happened to the baby that only woke to eat??
You have blossomed into such a little socialite, cooing at anyone you see. You spend a lot of time talking to that baby in the mirror. And what a shmooze, you little flirt, none of my girlfriends are safe!
You enjoy playing with your daddy so so much. I love how you sometimes bury your face in his shoulder and laugh. I just melt! Or how you smile off to sleep in his arms. And how you just love to growl and grunt at him.
After "getting to know you," I can totally see you kicked back in my belly, Kung Fu and all! It's amazing how your personality is so much the same.
You have really brushed up your ninja skills. I am surprised at how eager you are to move! You roll and scoot whenever you possibly can! And you love being pulled up to a stand. You have super strong lil legs. I know, because your favorite thing to do while on mom's lap is kick, kick, kick!
I am so proud, because yesterday, I pulled you up to a sit, and there you sat for a good 10 seconds by yourself. And I even managed to snap a picture.
Thank you for making parenting look so easy! Being young parents is hard, but you make it a breeze. You only cry if you are hungry or over-tired. And though getting you out of our bed has been a little rough, you are just as much an angel at 3am!
Love,
Mom
~~5 Month Stats~~
Weight:-
Length:-
Diaper size: 2
Clothing size: 3-6M (it's tight!)
Sleeping: Mostly out of our bed...
Eating: Besides BM, he has tried rice and oatmeal, sweet potatoes, squash, applesauce, bananas, and watered down prune juice.
Fave toy: Bright Stars elephant
Fave thing to do: Splash with your feet in the tub.
Latest milestones: Razzing, rolling back to tummy, scooting.
Babbling: ooh, ohm, guh, mmmm
Newest item/toy: Easter Bunny
Tooth Count: 0 but I think I see a bump!
I look forward to: Better weather so you can get some sunshine!
Fave Pic:
Who needs sleep anyway???!
Last night was a challenge... to say the least. Chazz is far from sleeping through the night, but that was just rediculous.
He would not go down without a fight at bedtime. Fine.
He wasn't so easily rocked back to sleep at midnight... but we got there.
But 2:30 am was when all hell broke loose. I fed him, he was happily asleep, and then (gasp!)
I SET HIM DOWN.
He balled for an hour and a half. I gave him his binkie. I gave him his "lovee." I even tried a second round of nursing. I rocked him. I walked him. But this kid was having none of it!
And then it got worse.
I know, right! What could possibly be worse than a screaming baby at 4am???
A laughing one. (I've never heard of a baby laughing himself to sleep...:)
He went from screams, to hiccups, to an all out giggle-fest. If I even approached his bed, his cooing turned to hysterical laughter! Try staying serious on zero sleep, with that cute face! Who's gunna get any sleep now?? Not I.
I caved around 5, picked up my lil giggle-butt, and let him pass out on my chest, just like he wanted. So much for sleep training. I'm being trained!!
I am kicking myself in the head as we speak. Yesterday, I giggled over the fact that Chazz will be 5 Months Old tomorrow... and how he must have skipped the whole "four month wakeful" thing all the moms have been bumping about. Oh no, not my lil man, he just rolled it all into one knockdown dragout night of HELL, special for momma.
Oh. And sometime during this, my sweet husband managed to sneak his way to the couch. And there he lies, sleeping. I really should stick his hand in some warm water (heheh!), but he's on my beloved couch...
When I came across EcoMom.com, I was suprised at how easy they have made it to find natural baby items in one spot! And the quality
and quanity of stuff they have!
They even have a new program, EcoPass, that is really a steal.
It allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership that provides a 15%
discount off of EVERY ORDER and free shipping.
EcoMom sent me Yes to Baby Carrots Shampoo and Body Wash to try with my little one, and let me tell you, I am saying YES!
The foam worked itself into a good lather. It has organic carrot oil and melon that gives it a light natural smell. The Vitamin E left
Chazz's skin soft, even in dry mountain air! And his hair was so
shiny. Other wash/shampoo combos have left it feeling a little greasy!
And 3 people commented on how wonderful he smelled in church today.
I really liked the foam pump! Slippery baby and slippery soap bottles don't mix. I found the pump to be quick and easy to use one handed. The best part about the wash is that it is safe for baby (and mommy!)
skin and 100% natural! It is hypoallergenic, and free from Petroleum, SLS, and paraben.
I even found a complete set of Yes to Baby Carrots that includes
lotions and diaper cream. I really expected it to be more expensive,
being organic and from such a good line, but was suprised that the wash is only $7.99!
Have been all about catching up and cleaning up! Filled the fridge, ordered diapers (size 3!), finally got out on another walk!
I've been so busy, I completely forgot Chazz has an eye appointment this week! They were booked out a month or so and I spaced it. I made an appt with a specialist because every once in a while, one of his eyes goes.... wherever! Our pedi said they don't worry about it until they are a year old. But I worry about it now, so we're going in now!
This week, Little Man has been loving his bathtime. He splashes around like crazy. I can barely get him clean before I'm soaked! We are mourning the loss of his rubber ducky...it was kidnapped by the dog. It ended up in little yellow and orange pieces in our hallway! Is that some form of sibling rivalry???
Digital cameras have made it too easy to take a billion and a half pictures! And so I leave you with some of this week's captures:
Mornings.Are.The.Best!
You are so sweet, Mr. Chazz. But right after you wake up, you really put your shmoozing skills in high gear!
You flash us your gummy little grin. You wave your little fists wildly. You start ooohing. And mommy and daddy can't help ourselves!
I'm sure by now, you have us all figured out. And even though your fingers are pretty dang small, you still manage to wrap BOTH of us around them!
When I just can't take the cuteness any longer, I pick you up from your bed, and my heart swells with joy. I see that your smile is infectious, cause daddy has caught it too.
I always look forward to morning, no matter how long the night seems to drag on!
I love your morning diaper change. Strange, I know, but you are so playful and attentive. And wiggly!!
My absolute favorite part of our morning? Snugglin'! I love watching you try to scoot around on the bed. Rubbing our satin blanket. You push your butt high in the air, only to topple over. You remind me of myself behind the wheel of my first stick, lurching forward, but going nowhere! Don't worry, you'll get out of first gear soon!
I enjoy laying you on my chest and just loving on ya. Kissing your chubby cheeks or rubbing your back. You always try to scoot up my chest and nom on my cheeks, sharing some drool!
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