Jackson is 5 months old

Dear Jackson,

You turned 5 months old on Friday, August 27th. I say this every time, but it's hard to believe that 5 months has flown by already. You are the BEST baby!! Mimi and Pop have kept you, along with going to Grammi's house during the day, and everyone says they don't even know you're there. You are always happy (unless you are hungry), and put a smile on everyone's face. Here are some things you are dong:

• you sleep on your belly, and sleep through the night. You sleep for at least 10.5 hours each night.
• you are NO longer napping in your swing. At sissy's 2nd birthday party, I decided to nap you in your crib, and you did great. From that time on, you have been a crib sleeper.
  
• Rolling over is something you are great at. You instantly roll from your back to your belly.
• along with rolling over, you do a great job of pushing up on your arm's.
• sitting is something you still need some help with, but you have been able to do it for 20 seconds on your own.
• you are eating 3 meals a day. Your favorites are peaches, carrots, peas, and bananas.
• your smile lights up a room...and your dimple on your left cheek is soo cute!
• your laugh is contagious. Grammi told me today how you were laughing hysterically and everyone around you was laughing because it was so cute!
• just as much as sissy loves to swing, you enjoy it too.
• you were 16 pounds at your 4 month check up, so i am thinking you are around 17 now.
• you were 6-12 month clothing...your rolls are the best! Auntie Meghan says she hopes you get more:)
• you use both of your hands to grab at things...mommy's hair, face, and books are some of your favorites
• if you are not getting attention, or someone leaves the room and leaves you alone, you cry. You need to have someone in your sight.
• when I put you down for bed or a nap, you put yourself to sleep...what a GREAT boy!
• you squeal all the time...Mimi and Pop call you Squeakmont
• blowing raspberries is something else you love to do.
• Emma adores you and always tries to make you laugh. You watch her ALL the time. Your eyes are fixed on her and she makes you smile.

Jackson, you are a blessing and wonderful baby. We love you so much!
Love,
Mommy