5 Months and Counting...

Hard to believe 5 months have gone by. I'm growing into such a big boy already (seriously I'm BIG!). My parents are so proud of me and what I have accomplished so far. They are wondering what is next. Just when they think I'm gonna slow down, I do something new!

I went and got more shots today. I hate them, they hurt! The nurse was really nice and gave me a high 5 for being so good. I got over the pain pretty quickly and was laughing by the time we left the doctor's office. I go back in a month to see how much I have grown.

I'm still rolling over like crazy. I have been rolling onto my back a little bit more, but my arm keeps getting caught. I'll figure it out. I also have been pulling my legs up while I'm on my belly and scooting myself forward. My Mommy and Daddy think its a sign of things to come. I'm hoping I'm mobile soon, however my parents are bracing themselves for the day I crawl! It will be so much fun.

Grandpa Mark is coming this weekend to see me (and my parents, too). I'm excited to see him! It will give me a chance to show off all my new cool tricks.

Gotta go! I feel a nap coming on.
Love and kisses,
Avery

Sleeping Positions

Look at the new way I sleep! Now that I have found my stomach, I like to sleep on my belly. It is freaking my parents out!! They want me to sleep on my back and keep trying to roll me over, but as soon as they leave, I'm back on my belly! Mommy and Daddy think I will suffocate on my belly, but I can lift my head and move it to the side. So I'm fine. I wish they wouldn't worry so much...

Roley Poley

Hi everyone! I am keeping my parents on their toes!! I am rolling over a lot more now. I have rolling from my back to my front nailed down. I do it all day long. Then this week when I was napping (or so Mommy thought), I rolled on my belly, then I decided I would try rolling on my back. I did it! I've rolled on my back 4 times now, but then all of a sudden I forgot how. My new thing is to roll and roll and roll on my tummy. Then I get stuck. How do I roll on my back again? I can't remember, so I get MAD!!! I cry and cry and then finally Mommy or Daddy will roll me on my back again. Then I immediately roll on my tummy again! I could do this all day long. My parents wonder why I do this when I get so mad. Gosh, don't they get it? They laugh at me and then help me roll back. Its so much fun.

The downside is Mommy removed the bumper from my bed. I was trying to pull it on top of me. Apparently that's a bad thing. I liked the bumper, but its a whole new perspective without it. Instead of my little cave, I can see when Daddy or Mommy walks in the room. That is certainly worth it.

The first photo I posted is right after I rolled on my back for the first time. Look how proud of myself I look! Now if I could only figure it out again....

That's all for now. Huggles!
Love,
Avery

Toofers!

Mommy caught me! My bottom two teeth are in. This picture is a little blurry because I was bouncing away on my bouncer, but here is a pic of my new teeth. They hurt a little, but I'm handling them pretty well.

I'll post more about my week later.....
Love,
Avery

Learning to Sit

Hi! This week my parents bought me a Bumbo to help me learn how to sit by myself. I like sitting a lot, its much more fun than just laying on my back all the time. So far, I like it, but I do get a little fussy after awhile because it restricts my movement. I feel the need to kick! And its hard to suck my toes when I'm sitting in the Bumbo.

I am a city slicker! Mommy took me into Chicago twice this week. Wednesday night we had dinner with her friend, Annette. It was yummy and I was a good little boy. I got really sleepy and slept the whole train ride home. Friday we hung out with Mommy's friend, Dana and her husband Justin, all day! We had lunch and then Daddy joined us for dinner. Chicago is a really cool city and I had fun seeing all the sights. The girl and boy next to us at lunch were my favorite. I wanted to play with them!

I'm still working on some teeth. I have not one, but two pushing their way through! They are pretty darn cute, but they hurt a little, so I am chewing on everything to ease the pain. My parents say I am not that fussy and are really proud of how good I have been. I won't let Mommy photograph my new teeth, but she's still trying. Maybe when they are all the way in....

That's all for now. I have to go rest from all the sightseeing I did this week.

Love and kisses,
Avery

An Eventful 4th of July

What a fun and eventful 4th of July I just had! I went to my Grandma Pam's house and we went to our family reunion. I had lots of fun, but got a little cranky (my Aunt Greta handled me pretty well). Could you blame me? I ended up getting my first cold. I'm getting over it, but now Mommy is sick, too. Daddy has been taking good care of us. I also am teething! Yep, you can feel a little bud coming through on my bottom gums. Grandma noticed it plus my gums bled a little bit at the reunion. I love my new teething ring, it makes my gums feel much better.

The 4th of July reunion was a blast! We had lots of good food, company, and fireworks! I can't wait to visit again. I'll keep you updated on when my tooth comes in. Should just be a few days...

Love,
Avery