Sutton 5 months

This sweet angel boy is 5 months old today. Such a bittersweet time. He is learning new things every day, but it seems to be going by way too fast for my liking. He is such a sweet natured baby, and one of the most chill babies I have ever been around. Here is what our sweet Sutton "Crae Crae" is all about at 5 months:

• As of yesterday, he weighed 16 lb. 6 oz and if I had to guess he is probably around 26/27 inches long.
• Wearing all 3-6 month, 6 month, and some 9 and 6-12 month clothing
• Sleeping 8+ hours now! He goes to bed between 7-8 and wakes up between 4-6. Still sleeping in his crib until he wakes up then he gets in bed with us.
• Still exclusively breastfed. Eats every 3-4 hours and takes 5 oz bottles when he gets one.
• Haven't started any food yet but plan to within the next few weeks. The boy watches our every move at the dinner table and even licks his lips! Ha! I think he is ready for some big boy food.
• He now loves the Avent paci and has been taking it for a few weeks
• If we can get in 1 hour of cat naps in a day it is considered a good day. The boy doesn't really like to nap but is happy without them. If he does nap it is either on our bed or in his swing.
• His two bottom teeth are SO close to coming in. He should have his first two teeth any day now.
• Has successfully been sitting up for a week now. He loves to sit up and play with toys.
• Loves to jump in his jumparoo
• Getting pretty close to crawling. He has learned how to get his knees under him but he can't figure out how to work his arms just yet.
• Enjoys tummy time
• Loves shaking rattles, playing with linky toys, and big toys that light up
• Grabs on to anything and everything
• Still has pretty red/auburn hair that is getting super thick
• Has decided this past month that he doesn't mind the car seat again
• Giggles and talks all the time. He cackles the most at his brother and thinks he is absolutely hilarious. This past weekend I heard him say the "mmm" and "daaa" sounds
• Thinks the dogs are pretty cool and grabs on to them whenever they are close
• Smiles the biggest smile
• Loves to snuggle but only when he is tired
• Enoys baths with his brother
• Likes to be fed, put in his Velcro blanket, and put down at night with no hesitation.
• Loves to be carried everywhere but doesn't mind the stroller either.
• When people are talking to him he looks so intently at them like he is really understanding what they are saying :). His brother used to do the same thing so it makes me wonder if he will be a good talker as well?!

Sutton, you have brought so much joy to our lives over the last 5 months. You and your brother have become best friends quickly! I pray that the love you have for one another never goes away and that your brother always introduces you as his "brother Button Sutton" with such joy and enthusiasm as he does now. When strangers or other kids come around and get close to you, he is always the first one to jump in front of them and protect you. I pray that protection is something y'all always have for one another. My heart overflows with happiness because of you two! You are such a blessing to our family! We love you sweet boy!