Merry Christmas!

Miles just wanted to smack, "Merry Christmas!"

Nickname: Lard O Lakes

You know, like Land O Lakes? Well, Miles is 5 months nowadays. He weighed 19 lbs at his Dr appointment on the 9th, hence "Lard O Lakes," among other nicknames. He is so heavy to lug around because he doesn't hold any of his own weight besides his head. It's like lugging around a 20 lb sack of potatoes.

He started rolling over a few weeks ago, but will only roll from his back to his tummy and is pretty lazy. Since he first rolled over about 3 weeks ago, he's only done it maybe 6 times. He must have realized that he is fat and it takes much more work than just laying there kicking his legs and batting at some toys. He talks a lot-- gurgles his spit, etc. and we think he is the cutest kid EVER.

Merry Christmas!

What a Babe

I LOVE my child. Thus far in his life, I have been rocking him to sleep. I used to worry that this would spoil him and he'd never go to sleep without being rocked and blah blah blah. I've always justified rocking him by saying things like, "He'll never be this little again" and "I'll never have just one baby again or this much time." Besides, I really don't mind rocking him and spending that time with him... except at night when I'm tired.

Lucky for me, this isn't much of a problem because he usually falls asleep while nursing and I just put him in his bed asleep and walk out. Tonight, however, he thought it would be fun to load his diaper right after he finished nursing. Hence, the required diaper change woke him up. And, as there always is the risk of getting pooped on when changing diapers, I got lucky tonight. Just as I was wiping his butt he shot out a juicy fart on my hand. Seriously, it wasn't much poop, but it shot out of his little butt like a sling shot. Anyway, I sat back down with him and commenced with our rocking, but he was kind of fussing and kicking, etc. So, here comes the great part:

I put him in his bed, wrapped him in his blankets, and walked away. And here comes the greater part:

He went to sleep within 5 minutes without a peep.

I LOVE my child.

125,152 Reasons We Love Miles

1. He is the best baby of all time. Seriously, you have no idea.

25,312. He gives the best kisses. When you put your cheek on his, he turns his head and puts his little open mouth on your cheek. If he's really loving you, he'll give you a little suckle. It is the cutest (slobber takes on a whole new meaning when it's from your own baby).

67,899. He has the cutest little smile with little dimples and it lights up his whole face.

95,459. He sleeps like a champion. 9-7:30 or 8:00.

110,002. His cheeks are irresistible.

125,152. His naked body would put Marilyn Monroe's to shame.

Here's some pictures. Enjoy.Just getting him ready for winter. For the record, Miles chose this hat. It was the only hat he didn't scream about when I put it on.

For a few days he was sticking his tongue out all the time...

Hello Jabba

We put him in this little number and he loves it. Thanks, Ro for the hand me down. Works like a charm!

The cheeks I was talking about

Beautiful, isn't it?

Have you ever?

Have you ever used your husband's toothbrush? How about his soincare for longer than the 2 minute cycle? How about your Uncle's*? I have.

*Uncle Russell. Jealous?