phone pics

My itty bitty is almost 6 months old!  There will be a six month post coming soon, but for now I just wanted to post a few pics from my phone that I have taken lately.  Over the past week or so, I just feel like he has grown and changed a ton.  When I see him in his crib or see someone else holding him, or even see him in his jumperoo.. I just can’t believe my eyes!

I’ve introduced him to a sippy cup.  He still has no idea how to make the water come out, but he sure knows how to get it to his mouth!

I could just eat him up!  I really love that he is a chunky baby.  So much fun to love on those rolls!

He’s so big in his carseat!  I thought he looked so sweet sleeping in it when I went to get him out.

We took Judah to the park recently, and I’m pretty sure he loved it!  He can be so fussy, and if I walk outside with him.. all is better.  I have a feeling lots of outside time is in my future!

And here’s one of Judah and Mommy from today.. wearing our green so we wouldn’t get pinched! 

5 months

Judah is now 5 months old!  In my opinion, he doesn’t seem much larger than he did at 4 months, but he has definitely made some changes.  Judah has found his feet, and they are a new favorite!  He has started getting up on hands and knees and rocking front to back like he is ready to crawl!  He has also been scooting around more, especially in his crib.  He definitely has more body control and seems to be close to sitting up on his own.

Judah has cut his first tooth!  On the 22nd of this month, I rubbed my finger across his gums and felt something sharp.  Sure enough, his bottom right tooth is poking through!  When it pushes through a little more, I will try to get a picture.

I think our boy is going to be a bit of a “dare devil”.  His daddy plays rough with him and tosses him up in the air and holds him upside down for a couple seconds at a time… and Judah LOVES it!  He will just smile and laugh the whole time.  He sure loves that special one on one time with Daddy.

Judah is in a size 3 diaper and a 4 in overnight diapers.  He is wearing all 6 month clothing and will be in 9 month pajamas very soon.  I love that he is a big boy.  Baby rolls just make me melt.  Haha :).

Judah is now eating baby food twice a day.  Once around 10 am and again around 6 pm.  He still seems to love his milk the most though!  So far he seems to be a pretty good eater.  He has only gagged on green beans the first couple of times, but is now even eating those.  He’s growing up so fast!!!

Judah had his first ear infection recently.  It came along with a cold.  We caught it early though, and it didn’t seem to bother him too much.  We did put him on antibiotics for it at the recommendation of his doctor.

A few other new things from this month—Judah has started scratching things, like his crib sheet or his carseat.  I’m not sure if he likes the feel of it or the sound it makes or what.  He’s also started rubbing his ear/hair when I’m holding him and feeding his night time bottle before bed at night.  I love these little habits that make him unique.

Only one more month til his half birthday!!!!

my valentines

My hubby is and always will be my special Valentine <3.

But this year I am blessed to have another sweet guy in my life.

We aren’t doing anything big this year to celebrate.. no gifts, no fancy dinner, etc.  But there is still lots of love to go around.  And my sweet Judah gave me a gift that I won’t soon forget today.  For the first time, today he let me experience one of those moments where “mommy’s kisses make it all better.”

Judah was playing with his Sophie teether and smacked himself in the face with it pretty hard.  He immediately turned red and started screaming and crying.  Mommy swooped in and kissed him and held him tight… and guess what!  He started giggling and smiling.  My heart melted.  Such a sweet gift to me on this special day.

I love my two guys so much.

these moments

I had another one of those moments today.  The moments where tears fill my eyes and my chest tightens and a lump forms in my throat.  The moments where I realize just how blessed I am.  The  moments where I don’t think it could ever be possible to feel a stronger love.  Judah Scott has completely turned my world upside down, and I love every moment of it.  Especially these special moments like the one I experienced today.

happy february, guys!

I have the cutest kid on the planet.  Period.  End of story.  :) :) :)

sweet taters

I had Judah try sweet potatoes for the first time tonight, and I think it's safe to say they will be a favorite.  After just a couple bites, he was grabbing my hand and pulling the spoon towards his mouth.  He couldn't get enough.  I started to clean him up, and he fussed for more!  He ended up eating half of the jar... that's way more than I could say for the peas!  His momma and daddy love sweet potatoes, too, so maybe he gets that from us :).

judah’s friends- fisher, vesty, and sophie

My friend, Hope, had a little boy just 2 weeks before I had Judah.  We shared a lot of time while we were pregnant just talking about and comparing pregnancies and dreaming of what our little guys would be like.  Wednesday, I met up with Hope and her sweet boy, Fisher.  We hung out at their house for a bit and then took the boys on walk.  I can’t wait to see these two grow up to be good friends.  We have many play dates to look forward to!

Sylvester is my first baby.  Justin and I got him over 3 years ago, right before we got married.  I know that he has felt a little neglected since Judah has come along… but I try to give him as much attention as I can.  And now, Judah is starting to give him attention too!  This week Judah has started following Sylvester around the room with his eyes and has even tried to reach out and touch him.  I think these two will become best buds soon!

And Judah’s last new friend these days is Sophie the giraffe.  She is a well overpriced teether that it seems like is a must have item these days.  I have always tried to get Judah to like her but had no luck.  Until yesterday!  I gave her a couple squeaks in front of him, and he grabbed on and wouldn’t let go!