The Daily Davis: 5 Month Stats and Eli's First Halloween

This has been a fun month. He keeps us on our toes and is learning something new all of the time. We have a check up on Friday, so we will keep you posted on his weight. I think that is the one thing that we are watching very closely. He was on track at his last appointment, but he had a stomach bug a few weeks ago and has started spitting up a lot. I think that has affected his weight a little bit, will know more details at the end of the week. Regardless, he is still so sweet and so much fun, and his development is right on track. We know he will gain weight as needed.

1) My scale says close to 11 lbs. He was 10.6 at his last appointment
2) Rolling over all the time. He rolls over as soon as we put him on tummy time, and he has learned how to roll over when we are holding him.
3) Starting to scoot around on his back - looks like a baby crab walk
4) Chewing on everything - toys, blankets, fingers, clothes
5) Sleeps from 6:30-4:30
6) When he sleeps he is sucking one thumb, and has is other arm over his eyes. This is classic Derek move - so funny!
7) We got rid of all of the pacifiers. He won't even touch it. He loves sucking his thumb, and sucks on his collar of his clothes at the same time. He will even start to suck his thumb when he is nursing when he is tired.
8) Ate his first egg and did great! We will start doing one egg every night if all goes well. Hopefully this will help with some weight gain.
9) Talking all the time. I love his sweet squeals! He is the most talkative in the morning. I love waking up in the morning to his smiles and conversation.
10) His day care teachers said that he has found his voice ... meaning fake/mad crying until he gets what he wants... oh no :)

Costume #1 - Our little T-Rex

Costume #2 - Ninja Turtle

Costume #3 - Little Skeleton Pajamas

Eli's first artwork he made at daycare. I am now starting a keepsake box for him. Can't wait for more :)

Eli finally meets Myles! Some of you might remember the Hurt's - Joel is Derek's knee surgeon, our pre-marital counselors, and now great friends ... Anyways, Myles is their 4th son, and is a few months older than Eli. Now they get to play together in the church nursery. BFF's in the making - So much fun!