Brady is 5 months old!

How is this sweet, usually smiley boy 5 months old so soon?

We traded in our white onesie in honor of Halloween today. 

Brady is a pretty easy going little guy most of the time. The past few days he has been a little fussier. But, for the better part of his days, he is a happy boy. It may be the nature of the second child but, he is pretty flexible in his schedule. As long as he gets a nap at some point we are good. 

We have been working a lot on sitting up lately. Some days are better than others. Sometimes he will last a few minutes. Other times he will tumble right over. Maybe he's just not in the mood and that is his way of telling us. He is also getting much stronger on his stomach. He is lifting to about his belly when laying on this stomach. I propped him up in push up position for fun today. He lasted for just a second. Ethan thought it was hilarious. He is rolling some, not a lot. He can do it. I think he has a hard time getting his chubby self over. But, I have found him in his crib turned over many times. His favorite position is standing. He has recently started jerking himself into a pencil position until we stand him up. Then he smiles away. 

His favorite place right now is his exersaucer. He loves to bounce away in that thing while I make dinner, wash bottles, or change out the laundry.

Having afternoon tea with big brother at school

He loves his big brother. He thinks he is hilarious. Ethan sings to him, talks to him, and reads to him. But, his favorite thing that Ethan does is lay on him. He giggles so hard when Ethan is laying on him. I will never understand. It always looks like he's hurting him. I guess I am wrong. 

He was happy to be included in our play date. Both boys just wanted to sit and tickle him.

He also loves playing in the mirror. He has made a new friend, himself. This is how I get ready some days.

We are officially eating solids now. We bypassed the cereal all together with him because Ethan hated it. He has had and loves sweet potatoes, butternut squash, green peas (may be a favorite), pears, and oatmeal. Not sure if he is going through a growth spurt right now or not. But, I feel like he is eating all day right now. At least he sleeps all night, 8-7ish most nights, give or take. 

Loving some oatmeal, all over his face

Big brother helping him eat some squash

First time in the high chair while out to eat. Ava kept him company while tempting him with some tortilla.

 This boy is growing up way too fast for me. At least he does it with a smile.