Well...Luke Angelo is 5 months old...actually past the 5 month mark, but that's okay...each time another month passes I think about writing down some updates...but let's be honest, he's #5 and there just aren't going to be as many "written words" about him. I have taken a ton of pictures...but today as I'm going through the pictures I'm realizing, I don't have many pictures of just him alone. I'll work on that...rest assured that he may not have the coolest baby book or most documented past, but this baby is LOVED and ADORED and SPOILED in every way. And so I want to write down the things to remember about our Luke right now:
-He is a good sleeper!!!!! Hooray! For the most part, he sleeps all the way through the night!!! So exciting after my past 2 non-sleepers! Once in a while, he will rouse up in the middle of the night for a quick meal (like last night), but I secretly think he does that just for some alone time with me! We are still trying to work on naps in his crip, but he is even getting better at that. What a gift that he sleeps...somehow having to deal with a middle schooler and not getting sleep just doesn't mix right for anyone!
-Luke is the "life of the party". Yes, I realize he is only 5 months old and can't do much but everywhere we go, he is the star!! He is smothered with attention and love and cuddles at the elementary school, in the store, at church, at soccer games and everywhere else.
- Luke has already had his first haircut. Those who have seen him know that he had some serious dark, long hair going on. Finally, Dad couldn't take it anymore and got out the shears. There were some tears (mainly from the baby) and there is a ziploc bag of dark curls hidden somewhere. He does look so cute and grown up now! The kids hardly recognized him when they got home from school.
-Luke is our most argued over "possession"...and I mean that in a good way...I am always hearing shouts of "I get to hold him first" or "you took him from me before I was done" and on and on it goes. The kids have been the best helps with him and he loves them- the girls can feed him and put him to sleep and entertain. I have missed their help while they have been at school.
-He just finished up his physical therapy- because he was such a big baby and kind of "stuck" in one position, he wasn't able to turn his head to one side. He developed a flat spot and we wanted to get it taken care of before it got worse, so he got to go physical therapy for a while. We learned a lot, and it made me once again appreciate people who are really good at their professions.
-This kid can put up with a lot! Some days it feels like he never gets out of his car seat...and we are never home long enough to get in a good nap. Last week, at the end of one busy day I laid him down on the floor amidst the noise and chaos. Kids were playing, friends were traipsing in and out, someone was practicing violin...and he just dozed off to sleep...right there in the middle of the floor. As I looked at him, I thought this is the perfect baby to come to this family at this time in our lives. How we love him.
-It is nice that in the afternoons, Luke and I get to enjoy a little bit of peace while everyone is at school...I have tried to stay home during that time...I am glad that Luke reminds to slow down and relax and drink in all things "baby" about him. Sometimes I get discouraged trying to keep up with everything, especially with the age range of the kids...but then I hold him close and he puts his cheek against mine, and I can't think of anything better.
-We love you Luke, more and more everyday. So glad you are ours!!!
Just for fun...a picture of Regan around the same age- I am seeing some resemblance!
