5 months old

Mason has hit the 5 month mark and boy did that ever feel like a long time. I love being a mommy but it is funny that when you are flat out exhausted a lot of people's response is "enjoy them while you can because time flies."

Time has not flown by and I don't think I will ever enjoy a lack of sleep. 

What I do enjoy is how alert and active our little man is! He can smile and laugh at us, coo and hold our hands (or hair if you are mom), and he is discovering how to sit up and roll onto his tummy lots!

We can take him more places because he doesn't need to nap every hour and he can actually somewhat participate in things now. We just returned from a trip to California to visit my parents and I was super excited to introduce him to lots of my high school and college friends. Mason was able to meet many of his adopted "aunties" and I was able to get in some much needed friend time. 

Now we are back home and gearing up for winter, the nice warm sunny days of summer are slowly disappearing and now 55 and windy seems to be the norm, I am in no rush for winter but Pumpkin Spice Lattes and scarves make me one happy girl. I am super excited for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and CHRISTMAS! Let's be real here, I have already listened to a few Christmas songs. Don't judge. I love the season and feel like summer just doesn't have enough holidays. 

(Side note- I am pretty sure my posts are all out of order so he really is 5 months old on October 16th, not sure why they rearranged themselves. My computer skills rival that of a chipmunk) 

With so many family events coming up we are going to have to juggle our holiday schedule and Masons nap schedule - which honestly makes me a bit nervous but hopefully things will go smoothly!