5 months

This cutie turned 5 months old this week.

Have I mentioned what a good baby he is?

Or how happy he is?

 It never fails. Every time someone is around him they comment on what a happy baby Collin is. 

I can personally tell you he brings everyone in our house so much joy. 

It doesn't matter if we are having a tough day, busy day, tired, or sick…he makes everyone smile when they see his face light up.

He is much different than his brother as a baby. Which goes to show you there is only so much you can do because they are their own little people and they will be who they are. There is something freeing about that in itself. 

He is a great napper and good sleeper. For the first couple of months after I would lay him in his crib, I would hold my breath and just hope he wouldn't cry…because that was my past experience. So the fact that he just rolls over and goes to sleep blows my mind. If you have ever had a kid who is not the best sleeper, you really appreciate a good sleeper. 

 When Collin wakes up, Owen is the first one he looks for and the first to bring that big smile to his face every time. Sometimes that is because Owen can't wait to see him and will crawl right in his crib with him. These two also love playing peek-a-boo.

Collin has much more of a routine than I ever remember having with Owen…and it is not because of us. We have just followed his lead. He takes a morning nap. A nap around noon and another late afternoon. Goes to bed between 7 and 8. At the same time, he can go with the flow really easy if we are out and about.

Don't let these sweet pictures of him sitting fool you. They boy can travel. I would not say he is crawling but the boy can move and get to what he wants. 

You can set him on the floor and come back and he has moved 3 feet. He knows to go for cords, phones, remotes, iPad, magazines…you know, the good stuff when there is a basket of his toys right beside him.

He has discovered Cooper and was so excited to get to Coop and pet him earlier this week. 

 Collin had his first taste of food last week. We were making guacamole and decided to mush a little avocado for him to try. He loved it and Owen thought it was great fun to see his brother eat "guacamole." He has since had a little rice cereal and banana. 

I know this is picture overload. But we haven't been home since February so I want to share what I can with those we don't get to see often. I am going to include a few videos below.

first bites:

peek-a-boo

And on that note, I think it's time to baby proof around here.

And because everyone says my boys look alike, here is Owen's 5 month post.