Behr, you're 5 months old today and changing so fast.  It's amazing how much you have grown in the past several weeks.  For so long you have slept on your back with your hands behind your head like you are sleeping in a hammock.  Now, sleeping on your back is a rare event and you roll around in bed like never before.  Every time we check on you, we never know what position you are going to be in next (legs hanging out of the bed under the bumper, entire body wedged into a corner, feet on top of the rain forest player with hands behind your head, face down with the passy in your mouth, etc.).  

Life is much more exciting for you now it seems as you talk more, laugh, hold yourself up more and now your fascination is with your own body.  You can't seem to get enough of yourself.  You are constantly grabbing your legs, feet, belly, toes, and if on your back, you roll over instantly.  Two days ago you managed to get your foot in your mouth, something I'm sure you've learned from your daddy!  Your favorite things to do are still taking a bath (which is completely hilarious each time), school (flash cards and videos), Baby Einstein, listen to music, ride in the car (even though the car seat sometimes gets you upset), play with your toys, playing with mommy & daddy and last but not least, eat.  You can't eat enough these days and its a good thing we found the rice oatmeal.  Feeding you this in an adventure however since you can't be still, we can't feed it to you fast enough and if the texture isn't just right, you gag (we try not to laugh but it's hard not to).  We try not to cover you from head to toe in food but sometimes it happens.  You also love to listen to your NaNa and RaRa on the phone.  "Why are those grandparents always in that phone?"  It's fun to hear them talk to you and see your reactions.  Of course you are growing out of your clothes so your wardrobe is changing fast.  It's amazing how something will fit one day and the next there is no way we can get it on you.

We have had so much fun with you and can't wait for all the fun times ahead.  5 Months, wow!  We love you little man.        

Wooohooo 5 months old today!!  I know Mom.  How about you drop that camera and the oatmeal stuff and we will call it a day?

Thanks Jenny, Josh, Emily and Parker for the Bear outfit!

Mom, you're killing me!  I could be watching Vincent Van Goat right now!!

How long do I have to hold this pose again?

Where are my pants?

What a big boy!  You look all grown up and yet you're only 5 months old!  My little stud!

Can't fall asleep so I guess I will watch my monkeys!

You're my sweet little boy...thank you for letting me dress you up and take pictures!

Not that stuff again!

Mom, if I choke on this stuff every time I eat do you think it's still something we should feed me?

Something's not right about this stuff????

Still trying to get that stuff down!

I'm so glad that's over!!!

My beautiful baby bug!  We love you so much!

Eating my rice oatmeal!  I'm still not sure I like it but it's better than that rice cereal!

Bath time!  4 months 2 weeks

You are changing everyday! 

Berrick,

Can you tell when Daddy blogs and when Mommy blogs?  I think Daddy is better at communicating than Mommy.  I've gotten a lot better but let's face it....Daddy does a better job at blogging.  You are a very lucky little boy!  We love you very much!

Look Mommy, I finally caught this dog!

2009 Fast Start

Well, here we are in 2009 and you are growing like a weed.  Your mom and I have spent the past 4 months watching your first stages in life go by at light speed.  Its amazing how much you have changed in such a short time.  Chubby cheeks, hundreds of full diapers (some changes only seconds apart), all the smiles, laughs, new sounds, giggles, rollovers, growing appetite, head bobs and loud crys are all pleasures of mine.  God picked me to be your dad and witness moments like these everyday.  He's amazing our God, to you, to me, to everyone, that's what I say!  (Mommy laughed really hard when she read this....pretty cheesy I know)

All of these things and many more are part of the list of things that we love to witness everyday.  (By the way, we need to work on that snore of yours!)  We can't imagine our life before you arrived.  Behr, you have brought so much joy, laughter and more meaning to our lives than you could ever imagine.  We fully intend to enjoy every bit of you in the next several years, so yes you are stuck with us.  

This week has been big time for you let me tell ya! (maybe more for mom and I)  You're now sleeping a full 12 hours, as of this week (Feb. 28).  You had been sleeping for about 10 hours but you let us know it was time for the whole enchilada.  What a joy it's been!!!!!!  We also hit our first bowl of rice cereal a few nights ago and to our surprise you loved it.  As soon as you saw the spoon, it was like "come to papa".  (The past 2 nights however wasn't as easy........to be continued)  You usually wake up on your stomach now since you learned how to rollover.  It seems your favorite thing to do when you lie on your back is raise your legs in the air, so that's usually where they are, in the air.  

Another major step is you are now going to school.  Actually you have been for several weeks now and you love it (let's hope it stays that way Mister).  You have to have your "me" time so we either play "My Baby Can Read" or "Baby Einstein" and you are set.  Mommy and I also use our books and flash cards as we teach you words like, "Hi, Tiger, Elephant, Wave", etc.  I know it's early but you will catch on.  Believe me you love it right now.  Music might just be your favorite thing though besides your mom.  Many nights I'll sing to you or play your IPOD in your room and you are all about it.  Lady Antebellum or John Mayer seem to be your favorites so far (maybe because we play them more than others??)  You love all these things but you are so captivated by your mom and her smile, more and more everyday.  I can't tell you how it feels to see you two look at each other they way you do.  (Yes, this is where daddy gets emotional).  

I just want you to know that when daddy is gone at work, he is thinking about you and mom.  I love you very much and I can't wait to get home to be with you each and everyday.  I can't wait to see you smile and hear that giggle again so, let's go play, daddy will act stupid again and you can get a good laugh............see everybody wins!!   

            

Your first time to eat rice cereal!  Thanks Lacey for my cute bib you made me! 

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You're my handsome little man!  I love you so much!

So serious!  How cute are your chubby cheeks!  4 months