5 Months

He:

-is quite the ham.  He now understands that certain things he does, like squealing, makes us do certain things, like pick him up.  Oh I am so wrapped around this boy's finger.

-loves looking in the mirror at himself and laughing at what "the other baby" does

-sits up on his own for about 45 seconds, but then the weight of his big 'ol head tips him over

-doesnt roll over, but would rather stand...our pediatrician says that is completely normal, so ok, he just wants to grow up so fast :(

-EATS SOLID FOOD!

-Mason started off eating carrots, then we moved on to peas (seen above) which he CLEARLY dislikes, so now we are eating green beans :)

-gives kisses.  Big Sloppy Drooley PERFECT baby kisses.  He also grabs our face to make sure that he gets the kiss everywhere. ha

I:
-am still breastfeeding...6 months will be my stopping point......I think.

-started drinking coffee during the day at work, and then realized that caffeine apparently stays in my system for a while, and was making Mason crabbypants.

-make 100% of the baby food mason eats.  For example- I spend $1.66 on whole carrots, peel and simmer them myself, and it makes 8 days of baby food.  You should know that it takes me LESS time to peel, simmer, and blend his carrots myself than it takes to get in your car, go to the store, buy expensive canned baby food, and get back home.  ALSO, I know exactly what my baby is eating, and that gives this momma peace of mind :)

-couldn't possibly have baby fever...but im just saying...I wouldnt mind giving mason a brother or sister...or two...or three?!?! (what am I saying? have I been possessed?) whenever Mason goes to kindergarten :)

Random Misplaced Musings

-Im SO tired of the OccupySTL people being outside of my office downtown.  They jump out in front of my car, and sometimes, I just want to mow them down.  Hey "99%", you bunch of dirty, drum circle having, hasheesh smoking hippies, why dont you be a little more progressive, and get out of Kiener Plaza and occupy a job.  Thanks.

-I have an amazing co-worker.  Seriously, the broad makes work SO awesome, AND she cracks me up on a daily basis.  For example-she spends a majority of her day passing gas in her chair and then telling me that it totally wasn't her.  Yeah, like someone else who sits 5.3 feet away from me just did it. ha.  Also, I think its important to note that shes also adorable...this post is starting to sound really brown-nosey...she totally paid me to say this didn't tell me to write about her though.  More about her later.

-Alright people, I need to be honest here for a second. The Duggars are having a 20th baby....and Im totally okay with it.  So many people are being so awful saying that there is something wrong with them for relentlessly popping out tots  experiencing the miracle of birth so many times...but I think its a good thing.  They are gracious and kind, had plenty of money and land to take care of their children BEFORE their 19 kids and counting show, and can sustain themselves without the help of welfare or mooching off the public.  They are not an example of what is "wrong with the world".  They are an example of what is right!  A family that is self-sustaining, who clearly loves each other, and just want to expand their family further.  Its all good, in my opinion.

-I am so SO tired of these "developmental milestones" that dictate when my baby should do certain things...Mason is ahead of the game in some areas, and just plodding along in others, and it really is kind of irritating that I cant help but read and compare him with other babies.  That, my fellow mommies, is ridiculous.  My son just so happens to be perfect, so what if it takes him a little longer to learn mandarin Chinese than other babies...

-Masons Momma