My 5 month old

Measurements:

• Height 26.25" which is in the  73%
• Weight 18 # 9 oz = 83%
• Clothes size 9 for onesies and shirts. He needs the 12 month for the waist in shorts and pants. He rocks the adorable rolled pant leg since he's not as long.
• Diapers size 4 due to rolls. Hopefully we'll be in this size for a little bit

Milestones

• Remembered how to roll from tummy to back and is so close to back to tummy. He arches his trunk and tilts his head back pretty far but he just can't figure out how to push all the way over. 
• Pivots 180 degrees on tummy. He can do this on his back too with a combo of half rolls and leg flails 
• Reaches for a toy with one hand while on his tummy. He also likes to fly on his baby Einstein toy by reaching and holding on with both hands. 
• Eats his piggy toes. They are definitely a favorite toy. 
• Sits unsupported and plays with toys. He does still tip backwards without recovering his balance. 
• Reaches for toys in sitting which sometimes causes him to face plant onto his tummy. 
• Found his screaming voice. He can hit some pretty high notes. 
• Became More aware of mommy and daddy and when we are or are not in the room. 

Firsts

• Sat in a high chair at a restaurant 
• Went to school at UCF for typical kid assessment day
• Ate real solid food. So far he has had avocado, sweet potato, acorn squash, carrots and banana. His fingers finally have flavor.
• Met his great aunt Liz. 
• Has a tooth breaking through. He has been teething for months so it's nice to see some results finally. 
• Wore paper sunglasses after a visit to an ophthalmologist. Thankfully he just has a flat nose and isn't cross eyed. 

Matthew boy we love  you so much. You are a giggly, smiling happy baby. You have a smile for almost everyone. If you have just woken up then it might take a little longer to smile at strangers. You are so good at anticipating tickles that you often squirm and giggle before you are even tickled. You have a love of books that extends beyond just reading them. You want to devour them. We're not quite sure if story time actually calms you down because you just want to eat the books. The same goes with bath time. How you enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with the rubber ducky and friends. You can pet your Coco now but we have to watch since you don't understand gentle quite yet. Coco loves to be by your side at meal times to help keep you clean. And that is most certainly a job. You like to hold the spoon and attempt to feed yourself. You're getting there but it's still better if you let us do it. And you definitely love your food. You slap the table, hum, grunt and pant while waiting for your next bite. We can't wait till thanksgiving when you can enjoy a family meal of purée foods -

 Delish. And speaking of family you have a special relationship with your great grandpa. He loves to watch you, kiss you and comment on your hair growth. Your hair is just now starting to be visible but he has noticed every little centimeter of growth. It's so nice to watch him with you. It's like you bring him back to us and the real world. 

Well my little pumpkin I wonder what the next month will bring. More cuddles, smiles and giggles for sure. We love you!