Nora: Five Months

I can't believe how quickly time is flying by, we're nearing the 1/2 a year mark. We've had quite the week which makes it a little tougher to remember what the beginning of the month was like. Both kids have nasty colds, we've been to the doctor twice with Nora. Poor girl is so stuffy and she must have a sore throat. It's kind of cute to hear her raspy little voice or watch her try to talk but not be able to make a noise. Poor Babe. I don't notice any signs of improvement but luckily Thomas is almost 100% better.

Eat: She eats like a champ. (when she can breathe) We started cereal and she loves it! She also loves to gnaw on apple slices.

Sleep: I've been up A LOT with my sick little girl. She can't sleep for more than a few hours before her nose plugs up. I'm not going to complain because she has been a great snuggler and at least she has an appetite. Plus every little shot of breast milk she can get will aid in her recovery.

Play: She reaches for everything and can get anything in her mouth. Thomas is good about making sure she always has a toy to play with.

Measurements: We don't have a well visit this month but unfortunately we've been to the doctors office twice. She is 17lb. 5oz.

Brother: Uff da. Thomas is not a gentle play mate. I am convinced he doesn't intend to hurt her but he just hasn't learned how to verbally express all his feelings. I hate to see him hurt her but he sure makes up for it with kisses and kind words. He is so proud of her and loves Nora so much!

Daddy:  "Nora has turned into quite the little snuggler over the last month.  It's so fun to cozy up with her when I get home from work.  I've been able to get her to giggle now too, which is probably more fun for me than it is for her.  You can't beat a good baby laugh."

Mama: Now that Nora sits up (almost on her own), eats cereal, reaches for everything and giggles she seems so much older to me. There is nothing better than listening to her sweet screech of a giggle, unfortunately she doesn't appreciate my sense of humor...only Thomas and Daddy can make her laugh.

I can't believe Nora Mae will be 1/2 a year old! I better get started on her birthday party plans!