Five months!

I can hardly believe it. First of all, it feels like it's been more than a year since Jupiter came into our lives. Our life before baby seems like it was forever ago. Second of all, during the first few months it felt like we would never get where we are now. Five months felt light years away. But here it is. And damn, it's a good time.

Jupiter has two teeth. He is incredibly alert, making eye contact in a way that makes him seem like much older person. He grabs everything he can reach and shoves it into his mouth. He squeals with delight. He hangs on when I carry him and looks all around when we walk. He blows raspberries and shouts, both in excitement and frustration. As of last week, he sits by himself. He reaches after the cat when he passes by. He takes fairly reliable naps and sleeps better at night. He has a favorite lovey and a couple of favorite toys. He works all the gadgets and whirleygigs on his exersaucer. He has taken his first ride in a bucket swing at the park. And that smile. Oh it melts me.

Here he is last week in his soon-to-be-too-small Bumbo seat.


Here he is in the bath. He loves the bath. He adores sucking on a wet washcloth and kicking and kicking and splashing and splashing. He was reaching for the camera. He would eat the camera if he could.


And here he is trying to eat a giant yellow ladle. He is hilarious.