{Better Late Than Never}: An Update on Eli

Where to begin? I have been so busy with Eli that I haven't written down much about him since he was born. Oh well. Better late than never, right? 
First, let's take a moment to really enjoy that cute face. Isn't he handsome? I sure think so. Ok ok...moving on.

Eli is 5.5 months old and he is (finally) loving life. We went through a 3 month rough patch, where I genuinely wondered if Eli would have any siblings later in life. But, for now, we have arrived at a  happier place. It's amazing how lack of sleep and a colicky baby can overtake your entire life; it's in those same times when you find out who your true friends are. But more on colic at a later date. For now, let's focus on the present. 

Eli is so sweet and fun. If I leave and come back awhile later, his entire face lights up and he lets out a big excited GASP or SQUEAL of happiness. It's probably the sweetest thanks a baby could ever give his proud Mama. And I just love it. 

There were some big milestones at our house this month. Eli started sleeping in his own crib/own room for naps and bed (can I get a woot woot)?! And he also started eating baby solid foods. Those two things have made him a lot happier about life in general. But really, who doesn't love food and sleep? 

A little bit about Eli at 5.5 months: 

-weighs 15 pounds

-wears 6 months clothes

-eats like a champ

-has the strongest sucking reflex I've ever seen

-smiles. and squeals. a lot. 

-can roll from back to tummy and vice versa.

-has started to slowly scoot if there is a toy he wants. but he has to be pretty motivated. 

-loves to go for walks in his stroller

-hates going to church

-very active

-likes baths...or really any place he can kick his legs like crazy

-starting to practice sitting up