Today Elliot is five months old, and this week has been one of big milestones for him. First of all, he had his first airplane ride when he and I packed a bag and took off to Colorado to visit our families. He did great, sleeping most of the way and smiling at the flight attendants and other passengers the rest of the time. In Montrose, his Nana hosted a great big barbeque over the weekend and all our families and several friends came. Elliot got to visit his YaYa & Buzza, Grandee & Hoppa, Nana & Papa, Uncle John, Great Aunt Nan and Samantha, Great Uncle Brian & Aunt Cindy, Uncle Matt & Sophia, and even his Great Grandpa Hiner and Bonnie, and his Great Grandma Betty. Jamie & Kelsie Dimick, flower girls at our wedding but now teenagers, were also there. Not to mention lots of friends and neighbors. It was a lot of fun to show Elliot off. His chunky legs and sweet smiles were a big hit. Drew had to stay in Austin to work, but we will all be back again at Christmas for a longer visit. When we got home, Drew was very happy to see Elliot, and Elliot was happy to see his dad. It was a very sweet moment at baggage claim at the Austin airport.Secondly, Elliot started sitting up on his own this week. His little back and tummy muscles have gotten stronger and he can balance himself upright for a short while. He is so cute when he sits to play with a toy or watch us, and then after a bit he topples over.
And lastly, Elliot ate his first little cup of rice cereal today. A few weeks ago he would have none of it, but tonight he decided that it wasn't so bad. We mix it with breastmilk so at least it tastes a little bit familiar. He likes to suck the spoon and his thumb at the same time. But he ended up eating more food than fell into his lap so we consider it a success.
This week, Elliot...
- Is sitting up on his own
- Is eating rice cereal
- Is mesmerized by polka dots and things with lots of holes, especially if light shines through them
- Is over 18 pounds at 5 months
- Grabs his feet and puts them in his mouth
- Is starting to drop his dream feed at 11pm and sleeping straight through some nights from 7:30pm until 7:00am
- Is even cuter than he was last week
2 comments:
Elliot, You bring so much joy to your Nana's life.Those beautiful blue eyes and that sweet smile just light up the room. It was just great having you and your momma visit us last week. Our house seems very quiet since you went back to Austin.
I bet it was good to see your daddy and Abby. I know they missed you and mom a lot.
Keep learning new tricks, and Uncle John and I will see you the end of October. I can't wait!! Hugs, Nana
He is so darling, Cat! I just love his little chunky arms and legs! Way to go on the weight gain! Joshua is 19lbs at 12mths. ;)
You are such a proud Mama, I can tell! He's clearly thriving in your care!
Violets to you - Miori
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