Trick-or-Treat

Learn to sit

After rolling over, Josh's next to-learn thing is sitting on his own. He has strong leg strength. Mommy and daddy can't wait to see him sit and crawl...

Housewarming at grandparents

It was grandpa and grandma's housewarming party. Josh enjoyed the party and was easygoing with strangers around him. Of course mommy did the tricks. Josh was fed and he napped before the event. hehee...

5 Months (and 4 days)

Joshua is getting big! In the blink of an eye, he outgrew all 3-6 months clothing. Mommy had to buy long sleeves that fit him when the temperature dropped two weeks ago. Josh is fitting snugly in 9-month PJ. For causal wears, mommy started to clothe him 6-9, 6-12 months tops. He is wearing a size 3 diaper now. Mommy’s having shoulder ache after holding Josh a long while. Daddy also agrees that Josh + car-seat is quite heavy to carry.

Highlights of 5 Months:

Ready-to-crawl position
Longer stretch between meals
Finish up to 7.5 oz milk
Mommy keeps up breastfeeding
More babbling and laughing out loud
Rolling (and spinning) when being placed in the crib/on the gym mat
Support upper body/stronger arm strength
Sit longer with toys at the restaurant
Manipulate toys with fingers
Calm down when mommy singing ABC
Very curious with the surroundings

It’s been a month since we moved Josh to the other room. He has been adjusting well. Mommy puts him in the crib awake after the last feeding at around 9 PM. He usually falls asleep within 10 minutes. However, Josh has been struggling to find a sleep-in position in the past few days. He has been rolling over in the crib and crying to find a stable position. After a few crying episodes, He found one! His favorite position is face down with his little hands placing underneath his cheeks. Mommy is kind of worried with this sleep-in pose even though Josh can lift his head and turn it sideways now. Mommy and daddy decided to be watchful and turn Josh to side way when he is in the face-down position.

At the Pumpkin Patch

Playtime

Babbling

Joshua likes babbling and being talked to. This video was take on 9/28.

Shopping

We went shopping with Josh. He was ok when we cruised him around in the stroller. He was curious with the surroundings and took naps when getting tired. He sat patiently for about 3 hours and we did not pick him up at all. Josh can play with his toys now. The toys keep him busy while mommy and daddy are having dinner.

Anniversary

It was our wedding 4 years ago. This year we have Joshua to celebrate with us. Mommy and daddy had Italian dinner. Josh slept through halfway, woke up, and was curious looking around. Josh was very cooperative while mommy and daddy finishing the Ciopinno and rack of lamb.

Keep Rocking

Joshua keeps rocking on the bouncer. This is his favorite activity. Other than that he hardly likes being put on his tummy. Mommy is awaiting for the day that he can roll over to both sides.

Sleep training

Since last Thursday Joshua slept through the night. No more night time feeding. We moved him to the other room last Sunday and he has been adjusting well.

1st & 2nd nights -slept through the night
3rd & 4th nights -woke up twice crying; daddy had to pick him up soothing him to sleep
5th night -woke up around 4 am, cried himself to sleep
6th night -slept from 10 pm to 7 am without waking up

It's a routine now that mommy kisses Josh to say good night, places him in the crib awake, turns off the light,and walks out the room after the last feed at night. Josh usually falls asleep when mommy's brushing her teeth. mommy does a final check on Josh to adjust blanket and goes to bed herself.