Letter to Eli at Five Months Old

My Little bug-a-boo,

You turned five months old on Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful day together with both sides of our family. We went to the church in Ellensburg with Grammy, Grandpa, Uncle Matt and Keegan. Daddy held you while we sang the praise songs but once the service started you got a little fussy. You had just had a bottle before church so I knew you weren't hungry so you and I spent the rest of the service in the Northex. I was so proud to show you off! You were wearing the cutest little outfit that we bought you at Baby Gap (for your Dedication a few weeks ago) and all of Grammy and Grandpa's church friends oooh-ed and ahhhh-ed over you. After church we went to Papa Randy and Grandma Linda's house for Easter brunch with 30 of our closest family and friends. As always your cousins Lily and Bella thought you were the best thing ever! They sure do love you.

You are growing and changing every day! I love it and I hate it. Daddy and I think you are cutting your first tooth because you have been chewing your hands a lot and drooling like crazy! You also giggle all the time; your whole family thinks you are the coolest thing ever when you do it. When we hold you in our laps you have strengh enough to stand up for a little bit and I think very soon you'll be able to sit on your own. You are the light of our lives and I cannot imagine my life without you!

Most nights you go to bed between 9:00-9:30 and sleep until 6:00-6:45. Since Daddy leaves early for work we get to spend the mornings together before you go to daycare and I go to work. I love mornings with you because you are so cuddly. I'm not nursing you anymore but you seem to be satisfied with your "babas". You are a great eater and are big for your age. Looking at the size of Daddy and his brothers I think you'll be a very tall and strong man when you grow up! We have been trying to introduce solid foods to you, but so far you aren't the biggest fan. You have had prunes, carrots and rice cereal; with prunes being your favorite. This week I'm planning on making you some peas.

You continue to bring us incredible joy every day. We love you so much.

Love,

Mommy