5 months

Oh Ava, I can't even believe it but you are 5 months. You are getting so big and changing so much. I am having the best time watching you grow.

You weigh 13 lbs 12oz and are 26 inches tall.

You are wearing #2 diapers and some of your 6 month p.j.'s are too short.

You rode in the "big girl" part of your stroller the other day, meaning no car seat. It was a big moment for your mamma, and a happy day for you. You loved your new found freedom. You could stretch your legs out and could see the world coming at you instead of trying to peer around at it in your car seat.

We are trying you on baby food everyday. You are kind of getting the hang of it. You do open your mouth for the spoon but only really "eat" every other bite or so, otherwise you just push it out. You don't crinkle up your nose anymore though so that is a good thing.

You are starting to roll over onto your belly when you are sleeping. Since you are able to roll over on your own "they" say that it is ok that you do this. I just need to keep an eye on you and make sure you haven't scooted your face into the bumpers.

You don't talk much but when you do it is loud. You still don't make any noise when you laugh....well I guess it isn't laughing yet, just a HUGE smile that looks like it should have sound to it.

You have VERY little patience with books. I hope this changes as you get older. If it has lights and noise on it then you are all over it. Otherwise....don't even bother.

You are putting anything and everything in your mouth. Everyone says "oh she's teething" but how do they really know. Did you tell them? Did you whisper it to them when I wasn't looking. "Psst, hey, don't tell my mom but I can feel my teeth coming in. That's why I'm drooling all over myself."
I don't feel anything on your gums and don't see anything.
Speaking of teeth, your cousin now has 4!!!! on the top and 2 on the bottom. It is soooooooo crazy. Ava, your mouth is so teeny tiny I can't picture it full of teeth.

Your mamma's hair is still falling out at a ridiculous amount. How I even have any hair left on my head is a mystery to me. I hope my hair follicles get back into their regular routine. The novelty of it wore off weeks ago, now it is just down right annoying.

You smile so big at everyone. I love it. Your whole face smiles. you get this little wrinkle on the right side of your nose when ever you smile.

You love love your jumperoo.....THANK THE LORD!!!! That is life saver....I can shower, do dishes, laundry.... it's fabulous. You are as happy as you can be in that thing and chat up a storm! You want your mamma to know all the cool things you are playing with.

I'm having so much fun with you Ava. Everyday is amazing. An absolute gift!