Bens is 5 Months!

Bring on the tissues. Pretty sure the ugly cry with the big tears is coming.....my babes is 5 months! How in the world did that happen?!?! Pretty sure I'm not okay with him growing up, let alone him growing up so fast!!! But as always it's amazing to see him grow, progress and come into his own. 

Here is a little bit about mister Benson! He still has a very sweet, happy disposition but has no problem letting us know when he's not happy. His little smile literally lights up the entire room. I dare you to not smile when he does.....I'm pretty sure it's impossible! His dimples definitely seal the smiling deal. In general he is a really happy little guy. We enjoy a lot of smiles, giggles and squeals from his little self. He very much enjoys his feet, well his left one for the most part. For the past few weeks only the left one has existed but he has finally made peace with there being two feet and he's pretty happy about finding a spare. He is turning into quite the fish in the tubby. He loves to kick and slap his hands. He also likes to catch the water from the strainer, in addition to doing his surprise face and big smiles. Sucking on the washcloth has also become a fast favorite in the tub but we are trying to get him to stop trying to drink the bath water....yuck! He loves his people and their kisses. I love that he tries to reciprocate kisses with an open mouth return when you kiss him and he has the best giggles when you burrow and kiss neck crease. It doesn't hurt that he is the most kissable baby with the most kissable cheeks and is ticklish everywhere. He has really started to like his toys and has a few favorites (Fred, the Manhattan toy). He loves when you sing to him, pretty sure he doesn't even care what you sing.....he just loves singing.  He has also perfected his little old man face, with his little lip tucked in and a "mmmboop" sound effect. He has changed his mind about being mad during diaper changes and lotion time. He enjoys both a lot now, especially diaper changes. So instead of screaming and crying, I usually get a big ole' smile when I change a poopy diaper. He loves to play his floor gym, sit in his bumbo and go crazy in his jumperoo. He gets some serious air in the jumperoo after about a week's practice. He is finally sleeping in his crib for naps and night time! (well he usually ends up in our bed between 5am-7am. I kind of love the extra cuddles) Wahoo! He is still up about every 4 hours every night which is a little exhausting for his mommy. But he is so dang cute when I go in to feed him. He usually gives me huge smiles because he is naughty for being up again and he knows it! He also likes to snuzzles in face when he sleeps, which I love hate. He is fascinated with Jax and loves when he interacts with him and Jax has definitely started to take an interest in him which is so sweeet!!!!! He is momma's boy for sure but adores his dadda big time. He is getting really close to sitting up all on his own and usually can for a few seconds before falling in any which direction. He still spits up quite a bit which has really put a hinderance on tummy time and by association rolling in either direction. We are slowly working on it but he does love to roll side to side especially if there are toys to be played with. Bens is a big fan of the TV and we have face him away from it when Jax watches it because he loves it a little too much. He still hates the car and being strapped in his car seat more than anything on this earth. There is usually a crescendo of screaming bloody murder to make sure we all know it (it's the one thing that drives Jaxson absolutely bonkers! I pretty much block it out for the most part.....of mommy powers!).

All and all, this little guy is such a bundle of joy and happiness. We are so blessed to call him ours forever and are grateful for his wonderful spirit in our home! Happy 5 months Bens! We love you the most-est kiddo! 

Benson at Birth, 1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Month, 4 Month

Jaxson at 5 Months