Noah goes to NYC

Dave and I took Noah to New York for the day. We took the train in and Noah really liked it. He had his own seat on one way and then he got to sit and look out the window on the other way.

Noah seemed to enjoy his time in New York. He loved looking at all the people and buildings. To our surprise he didn't cry at all, and it was a very long day. He actually took a nap while we were eating lunch. I am still not sure how he slept through the noise of New York. I had forgotten what a great city NYC is and am so glad that Noah was able to experience it!

Visit to New Jersey

Noah had his first plane ride this week. We flew to New Jersey to visit his Aunt Chrystal, Uncle Greg, and cousins Carson and Lauren. To my surprise, he did great on both flights there. This week so far Noah has had a lot of fun with his cousins. Carson makes him laugh a lot and they love to play together. I think they have become good buddies.

Sitting Up and Rolling!

It occurred to me the other day as I watched Noah roll over and grab his favorite stuffed monkey on the changing table that he can, indeed, roll both ways. He is just lazy. Early on he mastered the stomach to back to advoid tummy time. I have spent hours trying to get him to roll from his back to stomach, or at least roll over to grab a toy. I just didn't think he was interested in trying. Now I know he can, he just doesn't want to.

And, this morning as we were watching Baby Einstein, I sat Noah on the ground, and he sat up for almost two minutes all by himself. He gets so excited that he is sitting up, that he just starts giggling and then falls over. I think it won't be long before he will be sitting up on his own all the time!

Noah's First Vegetable

Noah had his first taste of a vegetable. We decided on squash since it doesn't have much of a taste. That may have been the problem. At first he liked it, eating about three spoon fulls. Then, I think he realized it wasn't his usual oatmeal, and he no longer would eat it! So, we will just have to keep trying.

Water Baby

While at a friends house for the 4th of July, we decided to take Noah swimming. He really likes the water as long as we slowly put him in. He has figured out how to paddle and kick and of course, splash. Dad tried to put him under the water, but Noah was not a fan. After a long hard swim, he just wanted to lay on the float and get some sun!

2nd Haircut

Before the haircut

Noah's new haircut

Noah got his second haircut this past weekend. After weeks of watching his rooster tail grow, we decided it was time for another haircut. Our friend, Georgia, did a wonderful job again. This time Noah got to go to the salon and wear a cape. He did not do any crying, however, he moved around a lot more this time.

Let ME do it!

New developments....

Noah likes to hold HIS own bottle. Sometimes he will be lazy and let us hold it, but he is more interested in feeding himself. I can barely hold him and make his bottle without him grabbing it out of my hand and putting it in his mouth.

He likes to drink water from our cups. A few days ago he was sitting on my lap and I had a big cup of water in my hand. He was watching every move I made, and then he just grabbed at it. So, I gave him a sip and he did great. Now we cannot have bottled water or a cup of water near him without him reaching for it. I think we may have to move towards the sippy cup sooner than expected.

And, the cereal...well, we moved on to Oatmeal. He is crazy about it. And, he loves prune juice mixed in it. Who would have thought. He must be taking after his mother, because if not, he would not be willing to eat it! He gets very upset if you stop the feeding before he decides that he is done.

Happy 5 Months

Dear Noah,

Today you are 5 months old, I can hardly believe it. Last night I got up for your 3am feeding to find you playing with your Ocean Wonders Aquarium that you somehow turned on, while you held your feet. So talented. As you lay there in my arms stretched out past your boppy pillow enjoying your bottle, I reminise of your first few days of life. A tiny helpless and dependent little one, so the opposite of the independent boy you have become. As you reach for your own bottle, I just pray that you will let me hold it a little longer.

I so enjoy your laugh as I tickle you and your scream of delight as you discover new things. You are growing so quickly, already doubling your birth weight and outgrowing your wardrobe. It is so hard to pack your clothes away knowing that you will never return to this size.

Today your dad and I gave you your first taste of rice cereal. It was surreal to watch you eat from a spoon. I don't think you minded the freedom and taste. You were, however, a bit shocked at having to swallow the cereal. We have so many cute pictures to tease you with. You are such a big boy.

I have so enjoyed these past five months with you. You have inspired me and made me enjoy life so much more. I can't wait to see what you are going to do in the next 5 months.

Love,

Mom