Letters to Solace: 5 months

My dear Solace,

I am loving your squealing, smiley self! You are reaching for things like your feet and figuring out how your hands work at touching everything around you. You roll around on the floor in play and exploration. You went on your first real family trip to the national parks in Utah this month and endured some heat rash, but you were a good sport because your mama wore you in the sling. You seem to prefer sleeping with a thin blanket covering your face, which boggles our minds. You went through the 4 month sleep regression and it was pretty rough, but I am thankful you are learning and growing and that I get to witness it all. You bring so much joy to us, and we, especially your five older siblings, can't help but fawn over you.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 months, and his birth story.

Letters to Solace: 4 months

My dear Solace,

I adore your giant grins that take over your entire body so that you lurch backward in joy. This happens when we smile at you and fawn over you. You were all about your little hands this month. Clasped hands, clutching hands, hands in your mouth, hands that hug as you nursed. Your hair sticks straight up as ever and delights all who behold you. You are rolling from tummy to back, and are almost rolling from back to tummy. You are 12 lbs, almost 13 months, wearing size 2 diapers, and transitioning to 3-6 month clothing. You sleep a consistent 6 hour stretch at night, though you woke more often towards the end of this month. You are happiest when I wear or hold you, and I just love how your little body conforms to mine. What a joy to watch you grow.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2, 3 months, and his birth story.

Letters to Solace: 3 months

My dear Solace,

This past month was full of grace! You learned to take the pacifier after your 2 month doctor's appointment at the beginning of the month, which has been such a blessing. It has helped you sleep not only in longer stretches (the most being seven hours) but also in places like your lounger or bouncer or car seat, which is so helpful. You like to burrow your face into a blanket or your mama. You are consistently most content in our arms, my wrap, or sling as you are held close and tight as if you are still in the womb. You delight us with your little smiles that spread into giant grins. You discovered your voice and coo to interact with us all. You suck your fists as if your life depended on it. You practice tummy time, most often on your older siblings. You probably accidentally rolled over later this month as well. You just transitioned to size 2 diapers towards the end of the month and are wearing 0-3 month clothing. We are rejoicing over these sweet milestones and are so excited to get to watch you grow and learn and become the little person God designed you to be.

Love you so,

Mommy

P.S. Solace at 0, 1, 2 months, and his birth story.