5 Months Old and 2 Lost Teeth!

Ahhh...summer!  I've been a tad busy organizing...and getting made fun of by my husband for labeling everything in the boys' room...but hey...now they can put things away in the RIGHT place and get things for themselves because the "I don't know where it's at" excuse can no longer work!

Bryce had his 4 month checkup on Tuesday morning.  It was actually supposed to be the day of his hernia surgery...it's the first one we had scheduled but had to re-schedule.  Anyway...when the doctor walked in the room one of his first comments was "he has great head control!"  He also commented on how cute he was...his checkup was good.  He weighed a little over 15 pounds, which is in the 56%ile.  We're not used to that...the other two were always in about the 90%!  As he was examining Bryce, he noticed that his hip was popping.  He felt bad for having to tell me, since at the last appointment he told me Bryce needed surgery...but went on to say that the reason that could be a problem is that if his hip bone isn't growing into his femur correctly, he could have problems walking.  It's also uncommon in boys.  So to figure out if this is a problem, we need to have an ultrasound done.  Other than that, he looked great, got his shots, and was given the "go" to start cereal.  So of course I headed to the store for cereal that day, cause I love feeding my babies food, and we tried it that night.  What do you think, does he like it?

Big boy in his high chair!

What are you doing to me?

Torture!

So far, he's not fond of eating cereal, but I am confident he will learn to love it!  Hopefully!?!

Mason's been funny lately...every morning he says "Mom, where am I going today?"  When I tell him we're staying home he says, "Is Jo's closed?  Is church closed?  Is Zane's school closed?"  Then when I tell him "yes" to all of those, he says "Yea, we get to stay home again!"

Grumpy Mason who wanted to be left alone...

Give me privacy!

Zane lost TWO TEETH this week!  On Thursday we went to open gym at a local gymnastics place.  He came running over to me crying and handed over a tooth.  As soon as I saw it I said, "Zane!  You lost a tooth!"  He grinned, then giggled, and couldn't stop giggling!  He told me that he was running and it feel out of his mouth onto the floor!  Then, on Friday, we were all downstairs and Zane went upstairs to get something.  I heard him fall down and start crying.  He came running back down to me with another tooth hanging out of his mouth and blood all over.  He went into the bathroom, and when he came out, he had his tooth in his hand!  That poor tooth fairy was busy this week!  And she's broke!

Bryce turned 5 months on Friday!  To celebrate, we had his ultrasound appointment!  Okay, not really a celebration, but at least we'll soon know if he's okay!  My friend Maggie was sweet enough to come over and watch the older two so I could take him there.  We had a heck of a time getting the images.  He's a mover...and strong...and he had to sit still for them to do it.  We had to call in reinforcements...and it worked!  A sweet lady came in who just talked and talked to him, and had a light up toy he was mesmerized by.  We were there about a half hour.  They didn't tell me anything that day...so now we wait...the worst part...

Sweet baby Bryce...5 months old!

At five months, Bryce:

• Weighs a little over 15 pounds
• Eats 6-7 ounces every 3-4 hours
• Sleeps through the night!  Usually about 11-13 hours
• Loves to play with his feet...and put them in his mouth!
• Rolls right to his tummy as soon as you lay him down
• Can put his paci in his mouth
• Plays with toys
• Turns himself in a complete circle while on the floor
• Is starting to "scoot" on the floor
• Has gotten up on all 4's a couple of times
• Smiles.a.lot!
• Only cries when he's hungry, tired, or wants held
• Love his jumparoo and exersaucer
• Loves to watch his brothers
• Makes us so happy
• Is amazing! 

Growing!!!  (And notice Big Bird's pose...ha!)

Please pray with us that we hear good news from Bryce's doctor.  The poor little guy can't get a break.  First tongue-tied, then a hernia, and now possible bone issues.  Ugh.

Zane-isms

• Zane's been saying "no fair" a lot!  "No fair.  Mason got 2 snacks.  No fair.  Mason got to color a picture..."  The other night I said, "Zane, I'm tired of you saying 'no fair' all the time."  To which he said, "Well, it works on you!"  Cough...cough...um...WHAT?  "Why do you say that Zane?"  "Well, when I say 'no fair' you usually say 'fine, have another snack.'"  Oh me oh my he just called my bluff didn't he?  Guess I'll have to watch myself better!

Mason's Marvels

• We got our pool passes and went swimming for the first time last week!  While we were cleaning everything up and getting ready to go, Mason said, "Oh, dat burd almost cwapped on me!"  I couldn't help it, I started laughing!