Rory Keiko 5 Month Update

My Dearest Rory,

Every time someone asks me how old you are, I am surprised to hear myself say "5 months." And I'm constantly correcting myself when I say things like "I just had a baby" or "My newborn...", because the truth is I had a baby almost half a year ago (despite what my jeans are telling me), and you are no longer considered a newborn. Sometimes I swear you wake up bigger than when you went to bed. The only good thing about you growing so fast is that you are more and more fun to be around.

You are fascinated by everything. Even watching me brush my teeth seems to be an amazing experience for you. This makes you very easy to entertain.  You love playing Peek-a-Boo, "talking", and reading books. Your daddy and I can recite "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" by heart now. You also like "touring" the house. Sometimes daddy and I will just carry you from room to room and show you things like the buttons on the washing machine or how the faucet works. You watch and listen to everything so intently.Watching Marli is still your favorite activity, and we spend a big portion of our day rousing her from her sleeping spot on the couch so we can run around with her outside.

One of the most exciting things that happened this month was your first trip to the pool at Eastridge Rec Center. You had so much fun floating around in the pool with mommy and daddy, and you looked very cute in you purple polka dot bathing suit. You also took your first road trip to Fort Collins. We met Auntie Karla and Uncle Jack at the New Belgium Brewery. Despite the deviation from your routine, you did a great job, and you were definitely the main attraction on the tour.

You are able to spend longer periods on your tummy and you are trying very hard to sit up on your own. Daddy installed a security camera on  your crib so that we can watch you while you sleep (or don't sleep!). He even connected it to an IP address, so your aunties and grandparents can watch you, too. The best part is that we can talk to you through the camera! Nap time is still a struggle, but you're getting there. You set a record last week with a 2 and a half hour nap!

My favorite times of day are when you first wake up and when you go to bed each night. You are so happy in the mornings. Daddy can't wait until you wake up so he can see you before he goes to work. You always reward him with a huge smile when he comes to get you from your crib. I also look forward to our bedtime routine every night. We give you a bath, read you a book (guess which one!), and then I nurse you before we put you in your crib. It's the only time of day that all three of us are together and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

You love your Exercaucer!

Auntie Whitney gave you this giraffe. We take it everywhere and you sleep with it every night. 

Rory and mommy at the New Belgium Brewery.

Rory and daddy on the brewery tour. If you're anything like your Irish side of the family, you will enjoy beer and vodka immensely one day. 

Rory and daddy before bathtime. How cute are those buns?! 

You found your thumb! 

Swimming at the rec center. We will be starting swim lessons soon! I apologize in advance for the ridiculous amount of sunscreen I will make you wear.