Wow... where did August go??? Can you believe that Robert is 5 months old already? We have reached so many milestones in the past few weeks.

Robert was christened on August 21st (see picture below). He was such a good boy for most of the day. He acted up a bit during the mass. He didn't like that we were sitting. He would have prefered for us to stand the whole time so he could see what was going on. he looked VERY cute, nonetheless and with his halo in place, he is even cuter!

Robert has mastered all stage one foods, and he likes them all. In about a month we'll start stage 2 foods. He can also drink water from a sippy cup. The flow is faster than the bottle (even with the stopper) so he is still getting used to it.

We visited with doctor Novak yesterday for Robert's 4 month well visit. (we're still a bit behind) Robert got 4 shots! He was very brave and only cried for a few seconds. I was so proud of him.
He is now 16 lbs, 3 oz (55th percentile) and 27 inches long (75th percentile). What a big boy!
Now, Robert can sit all by himself! What a thrill! This is especially exciting for me because in all of my experience working with infants, I have never known a baby so young to sit without support! RObert is also holding his bottle by himself. I know LOTS of babies that are close to a year old and have no interest in holding their own bottles. What can I say? Our Robert is so advanced (its an inside joke in our family that has started to spread beyond to others... but it seems to be true!) :)

Mom has started with Weight Watchers again and has lost 11 pounds since August 2nd! I plan to join the gym in September and I hope to be at my pre pregnancy weight (and pre baby clothing) by Robert's first birthday.

This is Robert on his Christening day... meant to post this last week! 

Another milestone this week.... Robert can sit without support! 

22 weeks.... Robert holds his bottle by himself. Dad is VERY happy about that! 

Robert is 21 weeks old! 

20 weeks... and very cute! 

Robert at 19 weeks.... almost sitting without support! 

(I'm 18 weeks old... not just 'old' - hehe. Mommy loves my expression) 

Open mouth, insert foot...

The title says it all...
About 2 weeks ago, Robert learned that he could grab his feet... I love seeing him grab them both at the same time and pulling them up.
Today, Robert saw his feet and examined them closely, then he did what he does with everything that he discovers.... he put it in his mouth. He amazes me with his flexibility.

And while we are talking about putting things in his mouth...
Robert has mastered Rice cereal as well as orange vegetables (sweet potatoes, squash and carrots). Tomorrow, we will try peas :(- I already can't blame him if he doesn't like them, but something tells me that he will. He enjoys food way too much - his mother's child!

(in case you were wondering, mommy has started to diet again. blah)