5 months!

It's hard to believe that my little man is 5 months old today! As Jarrod and I have been reflecting on the past 5 months, we both came to the realization that we have really enjoyed Beckett the last 2 months more than we did the first 3. That may sound bad, but when you have a baby who is a little colicky, it's such a nicer life when that baby gets out of that stage. Beckett is a such a happy little guy and is growing so much! He weighs 17 pounds and is over 26 inches long.

Beckett is rolling all over the place. One minute he's on his back, the next he's on his belly. He's realized that life isn't so bad on his belly afterall. He is trying to scoot and puts his knees under him, but he can't quite get his little behind to follow what his brain is saying. He is loving solids. He eats like a champ. After finding out that rice cereal tastes awful, I have been trying everything that I put in my baby's mouth. To my surprise, most aren't too bad except for the Beef and Turkey Broth. Disgusting!! It tastes like what cat food smells like. He does love mixed vegetables, pears, peaches, peas, green beans, mixed berries, sweet potatoes, carrots, and doesn't mind oatmeal. It's much sweeter than rice cereal. He gobbles everything right up, but we do have to be careful about giving him too much "orange" foods. We don't want him turning orange and too much Vit. A isn't good for him.

We did find out Mr. B is allergic to mosquitos just like me and his daddy. Over the weekend he was bit on his arm and it started to blister up. Jarrod and I both do this and it's not surprising Beckett had the same reaction. It didn't seem to bother him much, but it leaves a not so nice scar. Yes, scars are cool, but not these kinds.

Mr. B loves music. We went to church this morning and as soon as the choir began to sing, he started jumping. Mind you, jumping has started in the past few days. We inherited a johnny jumper, so we're eager to try it out to see how he likes it. He loves his exersaucer, so I'm sure the jumper will be a big hit. Beckett is finally responding to his name. He turns when he hears Jarrod and I call it out. He gives us a huge smile when he finds us. So cute! He has become very attached to me. Not only because I am nursing, but I am home all day with him. When Jarrod comes home, Beckett's not quite sure about him at first and will throw a little baby fit, but warms up after an hour or so. I think it kind of hurts dad's feelings, but it's just a phase.

This weekend, Nana and Papa Anderson came to visit. We went to the KSU game and boy was it hot! We stripped Beckett down to his diaper and he was happy as a clam. The boy loves to be naked, so he had no complaints. He even got his picture taken with Willie the Wildcat. We are planning for a wild weekend coming up with weddings and Jarrod leaving and then Beckett and I are heading to Lindsborg for a few days to relax at Nana and Papa's house. I need a little break from reality and Nana and Papa love the company. We'll be there just in time for Jaron's 5th birthday.

Well, that's all the updates for now. Hope everyone is doing well!

Always,

Megan, Jarrod, and Beckett