Happy 5 Months, Anne!

Dear Anne,

Today you are 5 months old.  You're learning to sit up on your own but you still fall over, you can roll over from your stomach to your back in both directions although you've apparently decided it's not worth your time and you don't do it anymore, and you can take a rattle in your hand and shake it for a few seconds.  You haven't learned to crawl yet, but it will come.  Last night you discovered the fun of kicking your feet and splashing in the bath water.  You love to stand up and just need someone to balance you, but it's still too early for you to walk.  In another month we'll introduce regular food to you.  I'm excited to see what you'll like and what you won't.

I'm in love with your laughter and your smiles; one tiny smile from you makes even the worst day seem full of sunshine.  I can't even imagine my life without you. 

So happy 5 months!  It's going by so fast. 

I love you. 

Always and Forevers,

Mom