Milestones Abound!

It’s milestone central in the Novello household lately!!  Our little man finally figured out how to roll over from his back to his belly on his actual five month birthday! Now that he’s mastered it, it’s all he wants to do – especially on the changing table! So we’ve instituted “Rule #1” (borrowed from Sarah & C) which is “No Rollin’ on the Changing Table” – we’ll see how that goes!

I haven’t been keeping track as well as I should be, so going forward, similarly to my “Hump Day Bump Day” updates when I was pregnant I will be doing monthly updates on the little man’s growth through his first year.

Pardon me while we catch up here a bit:

One Month Old – October 5, 2013

I can hold my head up for a little while (like a turtle), I grunt, groan and coo. I sleep on average about 4 hours now and I am very alert when I’m awake!

Two Months Old – November 5, 2013

I can smile, recognize voices, sleep 4-5 hours at night and tell lots of stories!
I also love to look at myself in the mirror!

Three Months Old – December 5, 2013

 I can hold my head up all by myself, smile, reach for my toys, blow bubbles, suck on my fingers and I love to babble! I sleep about 6 hours at night now and I can almost roll from my belly to my back and I love to giggle!

Four Months Old – January 5, 2014

I laugh, smile and babble. I can almost sit up on my own. I’ve discovered my piggies.
I can use the exersaucer by myself, I recognize mommy & daddy’s voices and I love my doggy! I love to roll over to my back during tummy time and I've stopped sleeping at night!

Five Months Old – February 5, 2014

I can roll over both ways, sit up with help, stick out my tongue, play with my toes, pet my doggy, sleep in my crib alone and talk all day long! I love Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes and my favorite toy is my lovie named Doug.

 

It’s incredible to look at these pictures and updates see physically how much he’s grown and changed (notice the loss and then slllooooww regrowth of hair) over just these last few months. Every day he’s different, and has discovered something new and we’ve had such a blast so far engaging with him and learning about each other.

I’m still beyond amazed that Brian and I created this little guy. I find myself staring at him sometimes thanking God and counting my blessings that he’s ours. I can’t wait to see what the next few months bring us, but I truly am trying to enjoy each and every day!