Rockin' and a Rollin'

Well lastnight Jackson decided that he was ready to try something new... his old tricks were no longer good enough and after some trial and error learned that he can indeed push himself up onto his hands and knees and rock! (well for a few seconds anyway). So cute to see him rocking and grinning. Babyproofing here we come!!

Jackson has also learned how to move around some by scooting... not forward though mind you, only backward. He pushes himself up on his arms and then scoots backward across the floor. Crazy little man but we love him! It's hard to believe in less than a week he'll be 6 months old!!

What happened?

Ok so 5 months must be some magic time because it seems like overnight Jackson has changed from a sweet little boy to a boy who is kinda crabby at times (more crabby than normal- which really isn't all that crabby but noticeably different). He is more temperamental now about eating, the other day he kept hitting his oatmeal spoon because he didn't want it and there was oatmeal EVERYWHERE! He fights sleep and squirms all over his bassinet and pack-n-play and cries because he is over tired but doesn't want to go to sleep. Sigh.
He gets angry if we lay him down and he wants to sit or sit him and he wants to stand or stand him and he wants to sit or lay down. I think he's going to be one of those kids who likes to be on the go... It's hard trying to guess which one he wants and he gets mad when we guess wrong. (I can't wait till he can start signing back some of his baby sign!)
He is still my super cute super wonderful, lovable guy but this new turn definitely took me by surprise because he was soooo mellow and now is a little more demanding of things but hey, I know one day I'll look back and say... "Remember when he was only 5 months old..."
Every day is a new adventure!

The boys on Daddy's bike

(Don't worry Jackson didn't actually ride the bike with Daddy).

5 Months old!

5 Months has come with its share of challenges, like a baby that is crankier than usual. Hopefuly is just a weird little funk he is in and will be back to normal in a few days.....
Here's some 5 month photos of the little guy :-)

I love this boy!