5 months today!

This weekend has had many high points, my birthday, wonderful spring-like weather, and Lincoln is now 5 months old. We didn't have any big plans for my birthday this weekend, I got a mani/pedi (thanks to Sandy!), got my hair cut and colored finally (thanks Meghan!), went for a walk with my boys, and enjoyed dinner with the Jacobs. It was a great weekend!

Lincoln ready for the walk. This was his first time to sit in the stroller without this carseat and he loved it!
5 Month Monkey pic

Things I want to remember at 5 months:

• Lincoln is a talker, especially in the morning. He loves to hear his own voice.
• Lincoln is still a champion eater! He has now gotten rice cereal for a month and had first taste of oatmeal today. He had to get used to rice cereal but he loves oatmeal. About 2 weeks ago, he started to wake up at 1:30 am ready to eat so the pediatrician said we could start him on vegetables since he was going through a growth spurt. He has tried sweet potatoes and carrots and LOVES them both! We can not shovel the food in fast enough.
• Lincoln still takes 5 bottles a day of 8 oz each (seriously he eats a lot!). At his last swallow study he did great on just formula so we have been weaning him off of Simply Thick. This weekend we started the feedings of just milk and he has been doing great! Thank goodness for not having to buy that any more!
• Lincoln still sleeps great at night. He goes to bed about 7:45 and sleeps until 6:00 am. He takes 2 long naps during the day and one short. He is not a great napper though.
• Lincoln is wearing 3-6 month clothes and can fit into 0-3 month pants. He wears a size 2 diaper and it has to be Huggies.
• Lincoln has been sickness-free and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it stays that way since he is starting a home daycare tomorrow (yes please say a little prayer for me!)
• Lincoln loves to be in the action. He must always be where everyone else is and has a hard time falling asleep if there is a lot going on. We think he is afraid he will miss something!
• There was no doctor check up this month so I am unsure how much he weighs. Hopefully there will be some significant gain due to the amount he eats!

Helping me blow out my birthday candles

This is my new haircut, much shorter and with highlights (it will be much easier to fix and feels fresh!)

Today is also special because Miss Phoebe Mae turns 3 today! I am very sad to missing her ice cream sundae party but we got to celebrate with her in Abilene last weekend. This little girl has a special place in the heart (as does her brother) and I love her little sassy personality! I can't wait to see her again in a couple of weeks for Spring Break.

Phoebe Mae was born with a bow!

Have you ever seen a cuter 3 year-old?!

Happy Birthday Phoebe!

We love you!