5 Month Awesomeness

5 Month 

Awesomeness

(one of many many moments where the older two just adore their brother)

"Marshall Marshall Marshall man" (Brayden sings) We are all in love with this little guy we brought home 5 beautiful months ago. I cannot believe Marshall James has been in our lives for 5 months-- it seems like we've known him for years-- he is just the happiest, easy-going baby. That said, we knew something was up when our "perfect" child started crying and not sleeping... and then we saw this white thing coming up through his gums-- and then-- two days later... a tooth! On September 9th- after a night of no sleep (unless he was snuggling with me) a beautiful white tooth made it's debut! And now another-- not even a week later. 

(with teeth-- come runny crusty noses)

Just incase you wanted to try and pop our bubble-- we know Marshall is not perfect :) - but we love him. Ruthie, Brayden, & Marshall James light up our worlds and I tell them each and every day-- they are my favorites, because they are! 

Big Changes: Marshall James is blowing me away with his strength. Before he was 5 months old he started pulling himself up onto his hands and knees ready to crawl at a moments notice. He has taken a few strides but doesn't have the entire concept yet... yet! I'm excited for his mobility-- though I'm hoping he waits until we get settled into our new house. 

Marshall also has started on solids! He LOVES to eat! He reminds me a lot of Ruthie and her eagerness to eat anything in sight. :) He opens his mouth anytime the spoon looks like it could come in his direction. Again, I'm hoping to make our move quickly because I'm eager to make more baby food-- and I have packed away all our tools! 

First foods:

Rice- he made some great faces- but enjoys it

Banana--oh does this boy LOVE banana! 

Sweet Potato- yum yum yum

Pears- take it or leave it (also watching for a possible allergy)

Avocado- by itself- not a huge hit but with banana-- yummy

Marshall appears to have hives around his mouth so we're taking a little break from the foods. He also is drooling a lot and uses his po so it could be very very dry skin gathering around his mouth-- but with a history of allergies in our family-- doctors want us to take caution. ugh! We have an appointment on Friday for Brayden and I will def be having Dr. Jarvie check out Marshall's face if we're still having an issue. 

Marshall James at 5 Months

* opens his mouth and is very interested in people food

* loves bananas! and has tried sweet potatoes, pears, avocado, and peas!

* pulls himself up on his hands and knees and has started crawling like motions! ah!

* has two bottom teeth

* wakes once in the middle of the night to be "poed"
* loves his toys (Coco, Puppup, & Hungry Caterpillar) (oh and ducky too!)
* likes to fall asleep to music
* Matt Maher "Lord I Need You" will instantly soothe him

* is happy and smiley. Very interactive with others

* very calm and peaceful

Marshall's schedule:

8 am- wake and eat

10 am- nap

11 am- wake and eat

1 pm- nap

3 pm- wake and eat (just a bottle)

5 pm- nap

6 pm- wake and eat 

8 pm- bed

3 am- wake (grrrr) :)