maverick: 5 months

The Mav Man is five months old. He's just the cutest and we love having him in our family. He really has a unique relationship with each of us.

(January - February)

Eats: He went through a growth spurt (maybe?) this month where he was wanting to eat a lot more often, not necessarily a lot more at a time though. We rolled with it for about a week and then things calmed down again. He currently eats five times a day (about every 4 hours), 6-7 oz each bottle. I tailor his schedule depending on nap time and bed time (tank up and sleep long).

Sleeps: He takes a nap when possible in the morning, whether that be at home or in his car seat. He doesn't like to miss out on any fun so if we are out he wants to be awake. But he will often fall asleep in his swing or in the car seat if we are driving. He is starting to sleep through the night! Not on a super consistent basis yet but getting close. He sometimes still wakes up one or two times but we give him his binky or he cries and goes back to sleep, no longer eating at night. He sleeps from about 9PM-7AM 

Plays: He is starting to play with little toys more and plays on his play mat on the ground. He likes to put everything in his mouth. He can roll over now so he does both tummy time and back time and turns himself in circles around the ground. He still loves to be sitting up. Caitlin is the best at getting him to smile and laugh and giggle. It' so cute when he does! It usually doesn't take too long to get a smile from him and he LOVES any attention he can get!

Also: His hair is still very fluffy but getting longer, and also staying light. He has beautiful sparkly blue eyes that seem like they may be getting lighter. People are split on who he looks like. A lot say he is starting to look like Nolan but a lot say Caitlin as a baby. I'm split too but I've always thought he looks more like Caitlin did. 

Firsts: rolled over for the first time January 15th front front to back. Tried rice cereal from the spoon for about a week and was not a big fan, I've just been adding it to his bottle ever since. He slept in his crib, finally made the big move this week. He is doing well but usually still prefers to nap in his swing. First time riding in a big stroller, facing out and loved it.