“Who, me? 5 months old already?” HA!
No seriously, it’s unbelievable that Lincoln is already 5 months old. It’s too close to 6 months, which is practically a year. WHAT?! Here’s what’s on my mommy mind this month!
This has hands down been the best month so far. I feel like a switch went off in Lincoln’s brain as he seems to really “get it” now. Jokes, games, his name, expectations, etc. He’s gone from observing to participating and it’s so cool. I can see his personality coming out more and more everyday.
It was so fun starting holiday traditions this year like visiting Santa which, ok, was more for us, but still. No tears for the jolly old elf, just mild contempt. BaHA!
I’ve started panicking about fine lines on my face that don’t go away when I stop smiling…which is probably because I never do! It feels like everyday Lincoln’s learned a new and hilarious trick – from panting while running in place like he’s running a race, to sucking on his big toe like it’s his thumb (so gross,) and blowing raspberries every chance he gets. I think he’s the bees knees (and have the wrinkles to prove it!)
WE’RE FINALLY SLEEPING!!! Lincoln was using a pacifier to go to sleep up until 4 months and a week or so. After a particularly horrendous night of getting up almost every 30 minutes from 1-6am when he spit the dang thing out and woke up, Ben and I agreed we could no longer be slaves to a stupid rubber object and got rid of it the next day (we also unswaddled one arm at the same time so he could suck on his fingers to soothe himself.)
After fussing for 20 minutes, 2 naps in a row, I swear he forgot the thing ever existed. Now he goes down fully awake in his crib and puts himself to sleep within 3 minutes. Every time. Naps have lengthened from 35-40 minutes, to 75-90 minutes (sometimes longer!) and he’s sleeping much, much better at night. Usually from 7pm (dreamfeed at 9:30pm) to 6am then back down until 7:30am, though sometimes he still needs to eat around 3am. Of course it’d be nice if he was consistently sleeping through the night, but the fact that I can feed him then put him right back down to fall asleep on his own is enough of a miracle for now!
Did I mention how much he cracks us up?! Such a sweet and curious little boy. : )
Lincoln loves his Daddy. Like, LOVES. He gives me some pretty good giggles and grins, but saves the biggest laughs for goofing around with Ben. It annoyed me until I heard Jenna Dewan Tatum said the same thing re: her daughter and husband Channing on E! News one night, which made me feel much better. Besides, I get the best snuggles. ; )
One of my favorite parts of the day is cooking dinner with Lincoln. I’ll put the Beatles station on Pandora then plop him in his high chair with Sophie. I chop – he gnaws. I’m excited to start making him food though! We gave him rice cereal in the middle of 4 months which he LOVED (took the spoon out of my hand and started feeding himself!) but it upset his stomach. Think we’ll try again with real foods like sweet potatoes, squash, and applesauce this month (which his Dr okay’d). Cannot wait!
Thank you, as always, for following along on my adventures in Motherhood!
Lindsie 01.07.2014
What kind of photo lense do you use for every day pictures? Love them!
Iowa Girl Eats 01.07.2014
It’s a Nikkor 35mm lens!
Jen 01.07.2014
Gah! he is so adorable! Making food for them is the best! I’m eager to see your posts re: baby food & toddler food.
Clarice 01.07.2014
I can’t stand the cuteness!! The picture with Santa kills me. He is so precious!!
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Brittany 01.07.2014
Love these updates! My daughter is a week older than Lincoln so it’s nice to see what other babies her age are doing. I’m definitely jealous that he sleeps through the night, we have yet to master that feat!
Iowa Girl Eats 01.07.2014
Trust me – it’s definitely not consistent. I fed him last night at 2am and 5:30 – luckily he went back down until 7:45!
Amanda 01.07.2014
We’re still struggling with the four month sleep regression though it has definitely improved. Also still working on breaking the swaddle. Why is one arm so much easier!?
I couldn’t agree more that this is such a fun age (Lucy is two weeks younger than Lincoln). She is so much more interactive!
Iowa Girl Eats 01.09.2014
I don’t know – it’s baffling (and so frustrating!!)
Robyn 01.09.2014
I have a son who will be 4 months old next week. I read a book about the 9-10 week range called 12 hours sleep by 12 weeks old. It was a fast easy ready (only 136 pages) It worked great for us and for my friend who recommended it. My son has been sleeping through the night for over a month now. He does sometimes fuss a bit in his sleep but goes right back to sleep or we may have to get up and put his paci in his mouth and pat his back for a minute. I highly recommend reading the book. It has to do with sleep training which helps throughout your childs life.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray 01.07.2014
He is just adorable…and you are a beautiful mom! :)
Kristin 01.07.2014
He is absolutely adorable! I am so glad to hear that he reserves his biggest laughs for his dad. My 4.5 month old daughter does the same! I get smiles and some laughs, but not like she gives her daddy. :)
Lindsay C. 01.07.2014
Oh my gosh, he is a really cute baby.
Sara 01.07.2014
Aw! That picture of his eyes wide open looking at the toy is too funny. Love it when you do these updates-my nephew Lincoln is six months and their timelines match up perfectly. He will be moving before you know it!
sharon weaver 01.07.2014
So happy he is putting himself to sleep. This is the hardest thing for a new parent to figure out. He is adorable, enjoy every moment as a stay at home mommy.
Morgan 01.07.2014
I love these updates and it makes me so excited! I’m 12 weeks pregnant so imagining having a 5 month old is crazy. It all looks so FUN!
Lea 01.07.2014
Gosh he is just the cutest! Those eyes, my goodness, it’s amazing you get anything done. Almost makes me wish I had one to snuggle… almost. ;)
Debbie Fehr 01.07.2014
He is absolutely the cutest!!!!!!!
Becky W. 01.07.2014
He is beyond adorable! So glad to hear mommyhood is going great!
Michelle Nussey 01.07.2014
So sweet. Completely adorable!
Sara 01.07.2014
OMG, you have the most adorable baby boy ever! And seriously, the picture with Santa…stop it! :) On a side note, it’s not surprising that he didn’t tolerate the rice cereal, as I’ve now learned it’s not the best first food option…we gave it to my daughter around 4 months and now I wonder if that contributed to stomach issues that she had. I’ve since stumbled across this…thought you might find it interesting. I plan on skipping it for number two and waiting until 5 or 6 months for starting veggies.
http://www.foodrenegade.com/why-ditch-infant-cereals/
Kath 01.07.2014
He’s so cute! And glad you are finally sleeping :)
Losing Lindy 01.07.2014
He is so adorable. When I was driving through Iowa last weekend, I thought about you guys. Lincoln is adorable!
Rainey 01.07.2014
He is sooo cute! I love the faces he makes that you are able to capture.
Kat 01.07.2014
I rarely comment on other people’s babies, since I have two gorgeous kids of my own, but I do believe Lincoln is the most outrageously good looking baby (that’s not mine!)I have ever seen. He is absolutely stunning. And that giggly, gurgly stage is super cute – fun times
Shut Up and Run 01.07.2014
I would have to agree…he is amazingly gorgeous! That picture with Santa is to die for.
Lauren @ Peaks and Passports 01.08.2014
I second that! I don’t really consider myself a “baby person” but I cannot HANDLE how cute Lincoln is!