Guess who is 5 and really excited about it...

Yep...he is "FINALLY" 5. From another perspective, this 5 years has flown by. I love the little boy Luc has become. He's so sweet and silly. Some of his favorite things right now are climbing trees, riding his bike, going to preschool, playing with his friends, and any kind of art. He is so creative and imaginative. He really surprises me sometimes. He has also become really shy at times. I would have never thought my outgoing, hyperactive toddler would become shy and timid around a group of people. Luc is such a sweet big brother to both Evan and Madeline. He often tries to make Evan happy when he is throwing a fit. He is so good to keep Madeline entertained for me when I have to do something. I love him so so much.

 

 

For my records...he is 45 1/4 in tall, 43 lbs, and has BMI of 14.7%. He's looking more and more like his Daddy but he's shaping out like a lanky Paulk.

Madeline 5 months already

 

I really can't believe Madeline is 5 months old. I am already getting really sad about this being the last baby and it is going by WAY too fast.

 

Madeline has become such a happy, sweet baby. She has pretty much outgrown the reflux. She still has occasional flare ups but not too bad. Her tummy is tolerating a little more dairy which is good for me because I have really been missing my cheese. I can't wait for a huge glass of cold milk.

 

Madeline has found her feet and loves to chew or suck on her toe. She still loves her brothers...the Evan specifically still adores her. She watches everything they do. She is getting more and more mobile. She rolls all over the place and scoots backwards. It will be no time before she is crawling. I best get down and find all the tiny Lego pieces.

 

This girl is still not sleeping. She goes to bed around 7:30. She starts off in her bed but usually ends up in my arms at some point. I'm fine with her sleeping with me but I'm not okay with waking up every 2-3 hours. Her naps are getting more regular. She takes a decent morning nap if we are home then two shorter naps later in the day.

 

I think Madeline is going to be my clingiest baby. She cries more than the boys did when someone else holds her especially someone she doesn't know well. Or maybe I just don't remember the boys wanting me at this age.

Visit from Uncle Lee

I am going to try to start blogging again. I hate that I missed out most of last year. I use my blog as a scrapbook/photo journal. So here goes...

 

Uncle Lee came to see us last weekend. He was only here a couple of days but we squeezed in some fun. We enjoyed his visit and wish we could see him more often.

 

 

These are the best two of a ton of family pictures.