It is kind of scary how fast these last 5 months have gone by. Before I know it, I'll be planning the big 1 year birthday celebration! I can't really think about that one. She is doing so great and seems to be happier each day. But when this girl gets tired, she sort of hates life. It is fascinating and just like clockwork! At 5 months old, here are some of the things she is doing:
-Sleeps all night long, usually from 8:15pm-7:00am. And then usually naps 2-3 times a day, ranging from 45 minutes (she's not a happy camper after those...neither am I!) to 2 1/2 hours
-rolling from tummy to back, but enjoying tummy time like crazy now, so she rarely rolls over!
-rolled from back to tummy today, but it of course was when I was getting my cereal (that is so her style to finally do it when I leave the room!). She has rolled over before but then instantly rolls back, so I haven't really counted that. This time she adjusted her arms and stayed on her tummy
-at her doctor's appointment last Friday she weighed 14 lb 15 oz- a growing girl!
-still loves her bath
-will stop crying immediately when you take her outside or read "Barnyard Dance"
-helps hold her bottle during her feedings, some times better than others
-laughs when you tickle her but doesn't think funny faces are funny at all!
-absolutely lights up when Corby comes in after work (it is adorable!)
-goes crazy when you go into get her when she wakes up in the morning... kicks her legs and beats her arms against her body
-has discovered that she can squeal, and she wants everyone to hear it!
-loves watching us eat... I think she's getting close to starting food. I'm going to try to wait until 6 months (as recommended by her doctor), but I may start a little early.
-she really only cries when she's tired now... such a wonderful thing! I was obviously used to the all-day crying, but I am glad it is gone!
-she loves music... her favorite songs are "He's got the whole world", "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes", a song Corby made up (he just spells her name and she loves it!), and "If you're happy and you know it" (this one almost makes her giddy!)
We are forever thankful that the Lord blessed us with this sweet little girl! We love you so much, Harper!
Chillin' in her chair
Checking out the toys by her bed
First time to sit up in her crib... she definitely loved the ribbon trim!
Hanging out in her big chair
The polo is a little snug... I wanted at least one more wear out of it
An action shot of her beating her arms against her side
Looks like somebody has learned how to completely roll over in her crib. She was as pleased as could be that she had finally done this. It was fine for a while, but since there isn't enough room for her to roll back to her back, she became very frustrated. I put her back on her back, left the room, turned on the monitor, and there she is again... back on her tummy, screaming bloody murder! She has no idea how to fall asleep on her stomach. She had finally worn herself out so much that when I went in and rolled her back, she fell right to sleep. This will hopefully be short term... oh wait, I just turned on the monitor and look who rolled over in her sleep and is now awake... yes, that would be Harper. But it appears she might choose to just sleep on her tummy. Sleeping just got a lot more interesting! 
Corby and I went to "I Heart Yogurt" tonight, and it was delicious! I'm not sure how long it has been here in Dallas, but I am thankful it is here! It is self-serve, 12 different yogurt options, and tons of topping options (from watermelon to captain crunch). You can do as much or as little as you want in your bowl and pay 40 cents an ounce. For both of us it was about $5.00...we consider that a good deal in the ice cream world. Of course the kids that come in put just about every yogurt flavor in their bowl and throw on as many toppings as they can, but I went for something more simple... strawberry yogurt, sprinkles (they take me back to my childhood), and chocolate chips. Simply delightful! If you live in Dallas, you need to try it out! It is in the shopping center at Preston and Royal, near the Gap... but I looked on their website and new locations around the Metroplex are about to open!
