Alisha's Little Corner of the World: Paxton at 5 months

Another month has come and gone and Paxton is now 5 months old. He's changed so much since he was born and is getting cuter by the day (I'm not sure how that's possible, but he's got it figured out!).

At 5 months, Paxton is:

- wearing 6-12 month clothes! I don't know what we're going to do if he keeps growing like this. If he keeps it up, he'll end up outweighing his cousin, Brock, and I'll have to give Kelly hand-me-downs instead of the other way around! Kelly has assured me that once he starts crawling his weight gain will slow down, so I'm not too worried. Thanks, Dr. Big Sis!

- a little character. Jay and I can usually get him to laugh for us when it's just the 2 of us. However, Paxton has decided that he is not a "circus monkey" and won't perform for other people most of the time.

- has started blowing raspberries. I think it was by accident. Lately he's been sucking in his lower lip (which causes his top lip to sort of go pointy and I think he looks like a turtle when he does it). So I think that when he has his lip sucked in and he tries to make noise it results in the raspberry. It's cute right now, but I'm sure I won't like it in a year or so!

- "talks" to the dogs. He will natter at Mo and Maggie until they come over to see him and give him kisses. He thinks that doggy kisses are just hillarious and laughs a lot!

- weighs 17 lbs 12 oz! I couldn't believe it when the nurse told me that. He's gained 2 lbs in the last month! Paxton is also 26 inches now. So he's gained 10 lbs and 5 inches since he was born. Where did my baby go?

- can almost roll over from his back to his front. He learned how to arch his back this last month (which is so awesome when I put him in his car seat now!). Last night he was laying on his back on his play mat and would arch his back and then throw his weight to the right. I thought he was going to make it over a few times, but not yet. It won't be long now, though, I'm sure.

- is a drool machine. I still can't feel any teeth coming, but the drool is definitely there. Poor kid, he gags a lot because there's so much. I can't wait 'til he gets it under control 'cuz he has to wear bibs all the time so people can't see all the cute shirts he has!

- is getting more dextrous with his hands. He is much better at grabbing things and is starting to put everything in his mouth (ew). Mom and Dad are going to have to be on the watch from now on so he doesn't eat anything bad! Paxton can also get his rings unhooked now which is no fun since he then usually "loses" them between his tummy and whatever he's sitting in (high chair tray, jumperoo seat, etc) and gets really upset about it.

- is a total ladies man. He loves to "flirt" and is still pretty good about going to people he doesn't see all the time. He did have a cranky weekend a few weeks ago where he didn't want anyone but Mom and Dad but he had a cold so that's understandable.

- is an awesome sleeper. He's sort of settled into a schedule since my 4 month post. Paxton usually sleeps for 8-10 hours at night, then has a 1-2 hour nap in the morning and 2 1-2 hour naps in the afternoon/evening. This makes Mom especially happy. But now that I've put it in writing he'll probably change it up on me!

- loves baths in the big tub. He wasn't too sure at first and would cry when I put him in. However, since he figured out that he can kick his legs and splash all over the place, bathtime has been far more pleasant.

- is still trying to suck his thumb despite my best efforts. He discovered his tongue a few weeks ago and will try to grab it a lot, so Mom is on constant watch to make sure he's not sneaking a thumb suck in there. Sometimes, Paxton will stick his thumb in his mouth while I'm not looking, but keep his mouth open. He then waits until I look and say "What are you doing with your thumb in there?" and pull his hand away. He thinks it's really funny and will giggle then start it all over again. So cute!

- is blonde. He is starting to get "dandelion" (super fuzzy) hair like his cousin Brock, except for about an inch above the back of his neck where it's still dark. So awesome, "cuz it looks like a mullet. To clarify: my baby DOES NOT have a mullet, it just looks like it.

- still has blue eyes. I'm not sure if they're going to stay that way 'cuz there've been a few times when they looked more grey to me. I guess we'll see.

- stood on Grandpa Dooley's hand a few weeks ago! He's the youngest one out of the grandkids to do that. I'll have to get the pictures from my Mom and post them later.

- is really good at grabbing hair; even my ponytail doesn't help anymore. Paxton especially likes to grab the short hairs at the back of my head when it's up in a ponytail. Awesome.

- has super cankles. They're so big that I can hardly ever put socks on him since the elastic will cut the circulation off to his feet if they're on too long. Hopefully it gets warm soon so I won't have to worry about socks anymore.

- thinks he's a starfish. He likes to have his arms and legs straight out when he's held now. I miss my cuddler!

- doesn't like to face in when he's in the kangaroo wrap any more. He prefers to face outward so he can see what's going on.

And now for the pictures.

Dad thinks Paxton looks like a Jedi with the blanket over him in this one. With the red eyes, I'd say more like the Emperor. "Come to the Dark Side, Luke."

Maggie moving in for some Squishy kisses

You lookin' at me?

Paxton's first birthday hat at Kate's birthday

Hangin' with Grammy at Kate's birthday

In the stroller after a walk. I thought he'd sunburned his nose at first glance, but after a second look I realized that his sunglasses had slipped down to his lips and his hat was at his nose.