5 Months - Ryker

Rykes is now 5 months old! If you thought that Ilyana's first year went fast hold onto your britches because Ryker's is going by about ten times as fast! Ryker is determined to keep up with his sister so he is now rolling everywhere, starting to scoot (mostly backwards), learning to sit by himself, and has even gotten on his hands and knees a few times. May I remind you that Ilyana didn't get up on her hands and knees until almost 10 months old! To be honest though, I find life a lot easier once babies are mobile, they can get to toys by themselves and they seem much more content with their life down on the floor once they can move. Ryker loves pretty much any toy that he can put in his mouth, especially ones that crinkle or feel good to chew on. He's very fascinated by his hands and feet and also LOVES to be tickled. We started some solid foods this month which Ryker has slowly warmed up to. So far he has tried oatmeal, squash, carrots, banana, avocado, and turkey (which he did not like). We are also finally sleeping better. Ryker goes to bed around 7, wakes to eat around 1 or 2 AM, and then sleeps until 7 or 7:30. We are also working on getting into a good nap routine, usually 3-4 naps a day depending on how long he sleeps. We have been enjoying watching Ryker become more and more outgoing and are excited to watch him continue to grow!

Ryker likes: being tickled, watching Nala or Ilyana, crinkly toys, nursing, standing, being talked to.

Ryker dislikes: waiting to eat, waiting to sleep, pretty much anything that takes patience ;)

Weight: 17 pounds