Five Months Big

Five months old and you're officially bigger than your photo companion. You fit in your six month clothes, though you've been wearing a lot of the same outfits because apparently your bro jumped right past this size so we don't have many things that fit you, and are just about ready to jump to size 3 dipes. You're growing so fast these days that every time you wake up from a nap I think you're heavier. You rollover like a champ (which your doc says is super early for a baby but that just reinforces your amazingess!!) and you just sprouted your first tooth!! I knew those mommy and daddy instincts were right when we thought there was one just about to show itself. Though you never acted fussy I'm so glad it has finally made it's debut. You're acting fussier now so maybe the right tooth isn't far behind?! Can't wait to see! 

You have more hair this month and your natural mohawk makes you look a little like Chuck Liddell. I always seem to find myself running my fingers through it -- something about how soft and fine it is makes me never want to stop. 

You found that you can reach your feet to your mouth and think that's more fun to chew and suck on than most things these days, though you would probably put almost anything in your mouth. 

Your SO close to sitting up by yourself but as your mom, i'm glad you don't yet. It gives me an excuse to hold you just a little bit longer and I'm not quite ready to give that up.

Your newest thing is screaming! Not in a "I'm mad/sad/frustrated" sort of way but more of a "let me hear myself" sort of way. And it sure is attention getting. You're starting to find your voice in this house that's for sure ;0). 

Your big brother, Vincent is one funny guy to you. He's started making you laugh and it's so much fun for all of us. Vincent is starting to go out of his way to make you giggle and your bond is starting to grow and show itself to all of us outsiders. He has mutual love for you now that you're interacting and every day he is sure to show you by covering you with all sorts of hugs and kisses. 

You're my favorite brothers ever. 

Food is another new thing this month. Rice cereal wasn't that exciting for you but bananas were. You got to experience them for dinner on your actual five month b-day and I was surprised to see how much better you did and how much you ate! Praying we have another good eater on our hands. But just a little bit sad that you're moving onto your next phase of eating. You're growing and changing and advancing so quickly I'm having a hard time keeping up this time around. I cherish the time I have with you now as a tiny baby and as a little boy who needs me to do everything for him. Who still has that sweet baby smell that I find myself savoring every single day -- I literally can't get enough. I can already tell you're eager to be big and I'm eager to see you that way but am SO hoping it doesn't all come too quickly. Just take your time being small, Silly Sylas. Don't grow up too fast! 

:0)

Rice Cereal

Originally we had thought we would wait until Sylas' 5 month bday to start some big boy food. But, since he's practically been grabbing stuff we eat or drink right out of our hands lately (as evidence by the picture below) we thought we'd give rice cereal a go a little bit earlier.

Here's the picture documentation of the event :0)
Still clean and eyeing that yumminess

First bite. Looking like he may know what to do. 

Hmm... I don't know if I like that. 

So I better spit it all out ;0)

Let's try again... "vroooom vrooom" - me making silly airplane noises as if he knows what that is...

You know, I may actually like it!

Wait... nope!

still nope...

aaaaaand nope!

yet still, he is happy!

And so is his momma. Love you, messy messy boy! 

Easter Fun

Don't get me wrong, I've always loved Easter. But this year, with a two year old who finally grasped the concept of the Easter bunny, egg dying, egg hunting, easter baskets and lots of candy, I have to say 2013 was the best Easter yet! Here's how ours went :0)

Never colored two dozen eggs so fast in my life.

Stickers way more fun to stick on ourselves than on the eggs. 

Then getting to eat one that we cracked during the process - yum!

Finding all of the eggs the Easter bunny hid for our special big guy. 

An exception to the rule no candy for breakfast. 

And an over flowing Easter tin that once was his Dad's when he was two years old. Vincent doesn't know it yet, but that's pretty special. 

Easter gifts for big and small. Though our littlest was way more excited about trying to get that bag in his mouth rather than seeing what was inside ;0).

A bubble gun and new sunglasses for our biggest made for lots of fun in the sun once we got to G-Lo's house for brunch. Only 10:30am and the fun just hadn't stopped. 

A babe dressed in his most Easter appropriate colors and enjoying his first warm holiday. 

More egg hunting 

and basket filling.

And one tuckered out little man. 

Life truly is way more fun when you're able to make family traditions, like everything Vincent experienced that Sunday, fun for your children. His excitement over the fact that the Easter bunny came to visit him while he slept and left him so many goodies was the most precious thing to watch and play into. Having an excuse to buy new toys and accessories to fill Easter baskets fulfilled this girl's shopping needs and two weeks later, the fact that they both still want to play with those new toys is a win in my book :0). March never had a more fun day. 

B.Kerwin Photo Shoot

If you and I are friends on Facebook then you have probably already seen what beautiful pictures a dear friend of ours took for us a couple weeks ago. But, because I wanted to be able to share them myself I've decided to post my favorites here!

So you've been warned then.. of the contents of this new post. If you've already seen them before, feel free to move along with your day. Or look again. Or if its your first time, I hope you enjoy perusing through them! Because, though I'm biased, I am in love with these and hope you find them just as beautiful :0). If you do, B.Kerwin Photography is your girl :0). Enjoy!

And not to leave our big boy out... (though it wasn't as easy to keep him involved ;0))

SO glad to have these. Thank you, Bre, to the moon and back, for capturing the love our family has for each other and for the sweetness that is my two babies faces. 

Four Months in

Happy four months Mr. Sylas! I may never get used to how fast time seems to fly but watching you grow and change each month is most definitely worth the speed of things. As with every month so far, you have without a doubt continued to amaze us. Your happiness, your strength and everything in between, you are so so special.

This month, while allergies and teething try to get the best of you, you continue to grow and change into our little big guy! You've become a champ at tummy time and can hold your head and arms up for so long, it amazes me every time. As always you're eager to stand and your Dad and I love to help you as long as you're willing. Your favorite this month seems to be watching your big brother though. Whether he's playing with Dad or just by himself, I can't help but see the admiration already growing inside of you. I can't imagine what your relationship will grow to be but I hope you always keep that innocent love I see in your eyes for him. He'll come around to you too - he's just getting used to sharing ;0).

This month we've also started learning how to roll over! One second you seem just on the verge while others not so much but either way, you'll get it! Same with sitting up by yourself. One day you couldn't and the next you can hold yourself there for a few seconds at a time. Another thing you seemed to develop over night is your hand eye coordination. Your new thing is to reach out for things and grab onto them. Immediately putting them in your mouth. And your grip is TIGHT! I know because you were quick to show me by grabbing my hair. I knew I cut my hair short for a reason ;0).

Mr. Snake is your favorite toy, but with those bottom teeth just about to pop up (we hope), your Dad and I are always prepared with multiple fun things to chew on in order to help sooth those baby gums of yours. Hoping and wishing your teeth come in like Vincent's - all before one and so quickly that those gums don't have to be sore for long.

You're still an awesome sleeper and don't mind not being held 24/7. Playing by yourself is almost as much fun as playing with mom and dad and car rides are still soothing. Even long ones. You've developed a hate hate relationship with the nose sucker even though it's only here to help you. And your feet are pretty funny too now that Mommy has helped show them to you. Soon I'm sure you'll think they taste good but no pressure learning that trick. Only if you're feeling it :0). 

Finally, and as it is with each month, I can see your world broadening and absolutely love watching you take it all in. Things that have surrounded you this whole time are starting to look familiar or interesting or exciting. Just like during your four month photo shoot. Finally noticing your photo companion and really taking him in. It was so CUTE watching you get to know each other ;0).

I'm pretty positive he was glad to get to know you too - I mean who wouldn't?! 

All these things aside, your mom and dad and big bro think you're one special guy. Month five is sure to be filled with even more fun and learning and growing and milestones and I feel blessed to be the one to share in all of them and in your journey. Every day I am proud to be your mommy.