Lots and Lots of Firsts

Our sweet Noah has become such a joy!  We've made it past the awful four month sleep regression where he turned into a newborn all over again, and we are having lots and lots of fun.  He is changing so much so quickly.  All that crying I was talking about a few weeks ago is becoming more smiles.  We are all so much happier.  Maybe we are settling into our new life after all.  The past month has been all about firsts.  Noah has accomplished so many new things, and we have become more comfortable with our own firsts as a family of four.

Noah sat in his high chair for the first time while I cooked dinner.  He plays while we cook and eat.

Noah's first days without the swaddle.  We transitioned from the swaddle into this funny contraption called a Zipadee Zip.  My friend recommended it, and after a week of no swaddling, he loves his Zippy. It's amazing, and I recommend it to everyone.  This is one of the last days in his swing.  We have now started napping in our crib like a big boy.

 This is the first time we went out to eat as a family and got to enjoy our meal.  After this, we went to the grocery store as a family for the first time.  No more sending Michael by himself...he doesn't stick to the list :)!

Noah practicing rolling over.  He started rolling over from his stomach to his back, but he hasn't done it again in a while.  A few days ago he began rolling from back to tummy and seems to be doing that much easier.

Trying on swimming trunks before his first dip in the pool on Memorial Day!

Getting ready for his first shopping spree with Gimme!

 First Memorial Day weekend!

First Swim with Mommy!

Noah's first lesson in sharing.  He didn't mind sharing his seat with Scarlett.  They are becoming fast friends.  She never stops licking him, and it drives me crazy.  He finds her hilarious these days, especially when she barks and fetches for her ball.  Noah has learned to pet her and pull on her ears.

Noah went to Mother's Day Out for the first time today.  We all survived!  His teacher said he was a happy baby who loved to cuddle.  He was all smiles with her when I came to pick him up, which made me very happy!

His five month birthday is just a few days away...I cannot believe how quickly he is growing!