5 Months Old

Can you believe another month has gone by? Can you believe how much the boys grew in that month?

The boys are continuing to grow and learn and are constantly surprising me with what they can do. They are both happy babies and are really starting to acknowledge each other, smile at one another, and play together. They also love playing in their new exersaucer and Johnny jumpers.

First time in the Johnny Jumpers

This is right after they turned 4 months. I can't believe how much they've grown since then!

Playing together

"Well hello there brother!"

Holding hands

McKay has become A LOT more active (and a lot less content)! He's learned how to throw tantrums and is pretty good at it. ;) Anytime we lay him down he quickly rolls to his tummy, although he still hasn't figured out how to get back to his back. He wasn't a huge fan of being on his tummy so he would roll over, then scream. I would roll him back over and less than 2 seconds later he would roll back over and the cycle would repeat over and over again. He's found his feet and is very intrigued with them. He has also become a lot more vocal about what he wants! He loves my phone and tries to grab it out of my hands anytime he sees it. His fingers are still constantly in his mouth and if you pull them out he'll put his other hand in instead. He also tries to suck his thumb while he's drinking his bottle. He tried rice cereal for the first time and wasn't a big fan. He did think it was a fun game though for me to feed him and for him to spit it back out. We will try again when he's closer to 6 months. He's still our extremely happy baby and is always smiling!

Constantly sucking

A little blurry but such a cute happy face!

Taking a break from fighting crime

McKay tries to roll over Cade

Just couldn't fight sleep any more

First time eating rice cereal

Big blue eyes

Throwing a tantrum because he couldn't figure out how to make the music play. LOL!

Playing with his toes

Cade had a rough 4th month (or maybe it's more accurate to say I had a rough 4th month). :) Cade decided when he turned 4 months old to refuse to nap. Through my research I learned this is very typical for this age and it's called the 4 month sleep regression, but it was still pretty tough. He would take 15-30 minute naps maybe twice a day on a good day. I started taking walks every day with them and sometimes he'd drift off for a few minutes. ***Spoiler Alert*** He's now over this phase and has become our more content laid back baby. Hallelujah! We also were shocked to find out at his 4 month doctors appointment that he had a heart murmur. The doctor tried to assure us that it was probably not a big deal, but that we should go see a pediatric cardiologist just to make sure there wasn't something serious going on. Of course as a mom your mind starts racing with all the horrible things that could be wrong, but I'm happy to report that after an EKG and ultrasound of his heart he is just fine! The murmur is normal and he should grow out of the only other minor thing going on. He will go back to the cardiologist when he's two just to follow up. We are so grateful that it wasn't anything serious and that both of our boys are healthy and happy! Cade is getting close to rolling over but just can't get over his chubby little belly. His legs are constantly kicking and we joke that he's going to run before he walks. He loves being strapped to me as I work around the house, and inspired me to buy the ergo babycarrier so my back didn't break. He's a sweet, happy baby (when he's well rested), and keeps strengthening the muscles in my arms. He's about 18lbs! He's also become a lot more interested in McKay and likes to "talk" with him, smile at him, and steal his toys. LOL

Loves being strapped to mommy

Loves strolling through the house on days when it's too hot to go outside 

A little blurry but check out that chubster!

One of his favorite things to do it play on his playmat

His VERY favorite thing to do is eat! 

Looking like a big boy sitting up on the couch

Enjoying his new exersaucer

Such a handsome little man

Snuggling with his giraffe

 We just love these boys to pieces and are so excited to go finalize our adoption tomorrow morning. After our finalization we can go to the temple and be sealed as a forever family which we are beyond excited about. The court appointed representation for the boys came on Monday for a final home visit and asked a few times whether we understood that after our court date there was no going back; that we would be forever responsible for the boys. Of course we understand that! Since they day they were born and placed in my arms I knew they were mine and loved them with a love I'd never felt before. I'm so grateful for these beautiful boys who made me a mother and bring me so much happiness every day! Happy 5 month birthday!