It is hard to believe that Isla is now five months old. When I post her new monthly pic to her album, I always like to look through and see the changes from her as a newborn. Adorable!
This months pics turned out really well- I managed to get a few smiles out of her, which I love. Isla has her two bottom teeth and so she can give this really cute, little toothy smile that is absolutely contagious.
Here are a few of my faves:
She has become a pro at rolling both ways now. Every time I look at her she is in a different position. She has also started rolling a bit in her sleep. I am sad to say that I am now faced with having to begin the process of sleeping swaddle-free (yikes) and possibly a move to her crib. She seems to enjoy the extra space and when given the chance, will wiggle around in her bed. I think she has now outgrown the bassinet, and as soon as I work up the courage to go without sleep for a few nights, we will go swaddle-free in the crib. yikes.
This past weekend we celebrated Isla's first Easter. I enjoyed many chocolate eggs and jellybeans on her behalf, and she celebrated by wearing a cute outfit.
This months pics turned out really well- I managed to get a few smiles out of her, which I love. Isla has her two bottom teeth and so she can give this really cute, little toothy smile that is absolutely contagious.
Here are a few of my faves:
She has become a pro at rolling both ways now. Every time I look at her she is in a different position. She has also started rolling a bit in her sleep. I am sad to say that I am now faced with having to begin the process of sleeping swaddle-free (yikes) and possibly a move to her crib. She seems to enjoy the extra space and when given the chance, will wiggle around in her bed. I think she has now outgrown the bassinet, and as soon as I work up the courage to go without sleep for a few nights, we will go swaddle-free in the crib. yikes.
This past weekend we celebrated Isla's first Easter. I enjoyed many chocolate eggs and jellybeans on her behalf, and she celebrated by wearing a cute outfit.
Another big milestone in month five is introducing food. I was thinking to hold off until 6 months, but I decided to go along with the cues that Isla is giving, and she is all about eating solid food. She watches every single thing that goes from our plates to our mouths. She literally steals food off of our plates and really wants to try everything. I started her with rice cereal (she was not a big fan) and have now moved onto oatmeal, which has been a bit more of a hit. She still isn't completely sold as I think she knows that I am holding out on her. She has tried avocado, and is still deciding if she likes it.
So far, her most favourite food has been banana. Sean was eating a banana one day and she grabbed it and put it in her mouth- I figured, why not? It is one of the early foods that is ok to start, and she really enjoys being able to hold onto it and eat it herself. She spits out the big pieces, but really enjoys it. I decided to give her a banana mum mum today and I literally had to tear it out of her hands as she was trying to eat it so quickly. She loved it!
We are taking it pretty slow and will likely stick with oatmeal and the odd banana thrown in here or there for a bit. She has awhile to go before I really need to think about giving her real meals.
