Nathan @5 months

Nathan boy is growing from strength to strength.

These are his records at 5 months doc's visit:

Weight: 7.8kg
Head circumference: 44 cm
Length: 66cm

His weight is looking good, head hasn't grown much larger, well thankfully, else he wouldn't be able to put on many nice t-shirts. And yes, when i carry him, his legs are dangling below my waist. A heavier boy means more strenuous for mommie! My backs and arms are 'suffering' as a result of prolonged hours of coaxing him to sleep. Jog and swim once a week hasn't helped much I supposed. But, like the doc said, he's only baby once, when he starts crawling and running, we might have to grab him in our arms.

Babies do grow really fast. Looking at him, month by month passes, and his features are fast changing too, more defined, and better looking. Many by standers often commented that he looks really alert, eyes wide opened and scouting and surveying wherever. Still hasn't managed to get him happy in his pram. Probably he knows he could see much more being carried upright.

This boy.

New habits: pinching his own ears, rubbing cheeks, slapping his thighs and playing with his toes, basically, self exploring ... cute, more smiley and making more noises.

Generally, getting more fun by the day. I almost feel quite contented gazing at him on his cot all day.