Updates on Our Buddy

Weeee! Hold on for the ride, Mommy and Daddy!

Life has been hectic lately, to say the least. So unfortunately, we haven't kept up with our blogging as much as we would like to. However, our little buddy has been busy growing like a weed, and learning new tricks every week! Since our last posting, Aubrey has finally rolled over! We motivated him by putting his "jingle pig" toy just far enough out of reach that he had to work to get it. Our strategy worked, and he is now a pro at rolling from his back to his tummy (for some reason, only rolling to his left at this point!) He pulls his legs up high to get some momentum, then rolls to his hip, and then works very hard to get himself the rest of the way up on his elbows. Go buddy, go!



He also loves putting his right foot in his mouth... nothing says "yummy" like a little toe jam. Apparently the right one tastes better than the left! He has also been sampling a variety of solid foods, and loves bananas, carrots, pears, and apples. (Peaches and sweet potatoes, not so much.) And, he has started sitting up by himself regularly. Such a big boy!



He has also discovered that he can make many sounds with his voice... the newest is a high pitched squeal that he is trying out. He is cranking up the volume these days too, testing out how loud he can get. He "talks" almost constantly these days. I can't wait until he is actually using words, because he seems to have a lot to say!



He now loves his jungle "jumperoo" and bounces around like crazy in it. And of course, he loves his Zoey, especially when they share kisses (which freaks out Mommy, because it usually involves Aubrey opening his mouth and Zoey licking it, or Zoey licking his hands and feet.) But he does try to pet her, which is very sweet.


It's hard to believe that our boy is now 5 months old! It's a little scary how fast it is going by, but each day is special, and only seems to be getting better as he gets older. It's also very humbling to see life through his eyes, where something like the dining room light is fascinating. If only we could be so innocent as adults!