Anderson Family: 5 months

On Monday, March 12, 2012, you turned 5 months old! In the short 5 months you have been alive…you have been one busy girl! You haven’t stopped moving since you came out of the womb! You are right on track developmentally…maybe even a little advanced (OT mom talking here)! You continue to refuse to sleep when you are with us! We just got back from Phoenix…and I was thinking that maybe while we were down there, you would actually sleep more like you do at daycare…but no such luck! You are a 30 minute power napper and then you are refreshed to play! You are starting to stay up longer, which is fun! You are awake for about 3 hours at a time now…and slowly progressing to 45-60 minute naps…knock on wood! You are so much fun to be with and you make my entire world (well…along with your dad!) Winking smile (oh! and Henry and Maggie too!) You continue to be a very happy baby! We have nicknamed you DQ (drama queen) and little Lizard has still stuck! Your tongue is always sticking out of your mouth and it is long! You are quite the DQ if you happen to be “neglected” for 30 seconds! Since your hospitalization, you have quit sleeping through the night...grrrrrrr. We are hoping that someday soon this will become part of your daily routine! PLEASE!?!?!? If we are ever in public, everyone comments on your beautiful (and big) blue eyes! I hope they stay…and I am sure they will…those Anderson genes are pretty strong! You are really beginning to figure out the whole “I can move” bit to life! You are rolling all over the place, reaching for items out of your reach and turning yourself around! And today (3.16.12) you are figuring out that your legs do bend to help propel you forward! UH-OH! We are in trouble! Everyday continues to be a joyous and wonderful adventure with you! Time is flying by and I can’t believe that you are 5 months old! Your 1st B’day is going to be here before I know it! STOP growing up so fast! We are thankful everyday for you and bring us so much love! We love you sweet baby girl!