| | Dear Caleb,
How can you possibly be five months old? I know, I know, everyone warned me that time would fly, and I expected it, but it's still catching me by surprise. At times, it feels like you just got here yesterday, but at other times, it feels like you've always been here, and I can't remember what my life was like before you showed up. Cliche, I know, but it's true.
It's been quite a month for you, Munchkin! You're getting more and more agile with each passing day. You've started to roll over, although I don't think you've quite figured out that you can yet, because you don't do it very much. It won't be long, though, before you're rolling all over the place. You also love to play on your Baby Einstein, and you've gotten to the point now where you hit it so hard you almost knock it over! It's quite amusing to watch. You giggle a lot, now, although we've not yet found something consistent that amuses you. We'll do something one day that cracks you up to no end, but then the next day, you'll only be mildly entertained. That, in and of itself, is funny. You're also started to get hair, which surprises everyone, because it's a lot closer to blonde than black. Some days it's blonde, some days it looks brown, and in the sunlight, it's red...none of which you inherited from your daddy. I guess Mommy's genetic material is stronger than we thought! 
Perhaps your biggest achievement in terms of motor skills is pulling up. We didn't know you could do that, but you certainly did, and you love it. You love to be standing whenever possible. I wonder if that means you'll walk early...
We started you on solid foods a couple of weeks ago. "Solid" is a relative term; it's really just rice cereal, mostly liquid, and you devoured it from the first spoonful. All the baby books said you'd be ready when you "express an interest in what the adults are eating." I'm guessing dumping out bowls full of cereal and miso soup all over your Nai-nai and your mommy, respectively, counts as an interest. Mostly, though, we started those because you were wanting to eat at 7:00 and then again at 8:00, and Mommy's just not quite capable of that feat. Cereal at night has helped tremendously. 
You got to meet your Nai-Nai this month, too! She came and spent a week with us, and you really enjoyed having her play with you. You liked the Chinese songs she sang you, and you posed for quite a few pictures and videos. You, of course, were a hit, and your Nai-Nai said she couldn't get enough of you. You have that effect on people, my dear. 
Next time I write you a letter, you'll have been with us for six months. I have no doubt that another big month is ahead for you, and I can't wait to watch you as you learn and discover and figure out new things. That grin you get on your face when you accomplish something new is so amazing to see, and never fails to make my day. 
I love you, Munchkin. Love, Mommy |
