the end of 4 months

In 4 days Nate will be 5 months old.

In the last month he has learned to roll from his back to his front but cannot roll the other way yet. He also has grown accustomed to sleeping on his side and has skipped ( i type with crossed and hopeful fingers) his 2-3 am feedings. His last one is at midnight and then he wakes up at 4 for another.

We tried the Ferber method and we didn't stick with it and didn't have the heart to be consistent with it. I realize that Nate will only be this time once in his life and Brent and I want to remember it and cherish these moments. So he is back in bed with us and I'm loving it.

Last week on Memorial Day we went to Kirk and Joyce's and put Nate in the swimming pool for the first time. I think he didn't realize he was in the pool. He was indifferent but didn't hate it. He ended up falling asleep with Dad for a bit.

Sitting... Nate is tripod sitting now. Similar to tummy time he does not tolerate it for long and fusses when he gets tired. But he's not to bad at it and doesn't tip too much to one side.

Standing.. Nate can stand against the futon for a little while unsupported.

Weight.. i think he's over 20lbs now.

Hearing.. Nate has really picked up on tuning into noises. He will turn his head towards Po Po's slippers when she walks into and out of a room. When a firetruck passed by he stopped and listened. When dad was mowing the lawn he turns to the windows to get a better listen.

Dogs... Nate now sees the dogs. When they walk by he tracks them and when you place him infront of the dogs he reaches out and tries to pet them.