Five Months Old

Maverick is now five months old.  At his most recent check-up, he was in the 95th percentile for his height and was measuring 27 inches long.  His weight was 16 lb 11.8oz; his head circumference was 44 cm.  Jesus has definitely blessed us with a big, healthy boy. 

This month he rolled over from his back to his tummy (August 1st).  He's continued to sleep well through the night, but sometimes he still wakes up for a feeding in the wee morning hours - around 2 or 3am.  Maverick continues to do well nursing. 

He experienced solid foods this month.  His big brother was the one to first feed him rice cereal. Most of the food ends up on his bib, but he does manage to swallow some of it.  

A couple of weeks later we let him try a vegetable.  His face tells it all.  Those carrots just don't taste sweet like his milk.  Poor fella!

 Maverick is still really strong.  I'll let him grab my fingers so that he can pull himself up to a sitting position.  Then, I'll have him stand up.  While he does this I'll sing, "Maverick is sitting up, sitting up, sitting up.  Maverick is sitting up.  He's so strong!-  Maverick is standing, standing, standing.  Maverick is standing.  He's so tall!"  (This is to the tune of Johnny works with one hammer.)

Tummy time is still part of his daily routine.  Even though he's not crawling, he manages to scoot himself in a complete circle.  He can get himself into some real jams.  We've got to keep a constant eye on him.  He's one active little boy.

Little man sure can squeal.  He will get so loud and high; I think he likes to hear himself.

He is teething and full of drool.  No teeth have peeked through yet.

The Olympics are over, but we continue to play for the gold at our house.  Rocco always represents the United States, while Maverick and I are the other team (China, Jamaica, or Mexico).  The baby's closet is the goal and we put out various obstacles to help block the ball.  I'll hold Maverick and let his feet kick the ball.  We call him the "littlest Jamaican" when he's up to play.  Of course Rocco is such a good goalie the ball is normally blocked and Maverick doesn't score.  Just wait until little brother gets a little bigger!

I went back to work this month.  Thank the Lord I am able to stay home with him a lot though.  I'm just working two and a half days a week.  On the days I'm home, his schedule is something like this...
8am get up and eat, watch mommy do chores, watch Sesame Street, tummy time
10am eat   watch a video on nap nanny
12pm  mommy eats lunch - he eats
1pm lays down for a nap
2pm eat
3pm go get brother from school
4pm bath
5pm eat and play with Rocco
6pm family supper, play with daddy, more tummy time
8pm eat some rice cereal
9pm nurse, get ready for bed, quiet time with Bible/ read a book

First Grade

Rocco is in Mrs. Ashworth's class this year.  She is a young mother of two and a very sweet teacher.  Riley Baker, his kindergarten girlfriend, is also in this class.  Will, however, is in Mrs. Jacob's room.  Will and Rocco have been best friends since pre-K and have not been separated until this year.  At least they'll still see each other at recess.  

I am just working part time this year.  School began on Wednesday, one of my days off, so Jason took Rocco to school.  When he took him in, he carried him on top of his shoulders just like he did last school year. 

Rocco was glad to go back because he really likes learning.  He was all smiles.  When I picked him up that afternoon he said his day was "good."  He seemed to have a good time with some former classmates (Hunter and Anthony), and he's gaining some new friends (Mary Ella and Mason).