5 Months

Dear Carson,

I wish I could put into words the light you bring to my world.  Sometimes I look at you and I can't even believe this is my life.  I get to be your mommy.  It's the biggest blessing I've ever been given.  

The nights and days before you are a blur.  You have put my world into high definition and it seems to have so much more meaning now.  Every day I see you changing and growing.  I catch glimpses of your daddy and then I see pieces of me and some of Uncle Josh.  

You are accomplishing milestones in advanced mode and it's a struggle for me: I catch myself cheering for you with each new accomplishment, but at the same time begging time to slow down.  It is so fun to see you playing and discovering, but I already miss the days when you would snuggle my chest and I could just breath you in.  

I think every moment we are ever in is going to be absolutely perfect.  And although I may never stop wishing for time to stand still, I will relish in each new moment we have together.  It is the greatest joy to watch you grow.

I love you.

Love,

Mommy

5 Month Update

Weight:  16.5 pounds
Length:  25 inches
Nicknames: The Milkman, Milk Monster, CT, Hungry Hungry Hippo, Bubby, Monster, Buddy Boy
Sleep: You generally go to bed around 8:00 and wake up around 6:30 a.m.  Many mornings we have to wake you up in order to take you to Grammie Sue's on time.
Eating: Every 3-4 hours, 6 oz. at a time.  You've tried sweet potatoes, carrots, and banana.  You hate carrots!
Clothing: 3-6 months
Loves:

• Snuggling
• Your Fisher Price Seahorse
• Laying on Mommy or Daddy's belly
• Bath time
• Riding in the car
• Walks/Runs with Mommy
• Your changing pad
• Your "wubby" aka elephant blankie
• Everyone; you don't have strangers
• The pool/water

Dislikes:

• Carrots
• Being hungry
• (You're pretty much the happiest baby ever so you don't dislike much at this point.)

Exciting Moments:You rolled from your back to your belly for the first time (5/5/14) and we can't keep you on your back ever since
You discovered your feet
You met Great Mimi and Great Harry
You went to the beach for the first time to visit your cousins, Lori and Billy. 
Momma's Milestones:
I am in my pre-pregnancy size bottoms

Time is flying!