5 months old!!!!

Ethan,
Its been 5 fast months since we welcomed you to this world. Ever since you were able, you were letting Mom know that you were on your way. You squirmed & kicked all the way until you couldn't take it anymore. You wanted the world to change a month earlier than planned. So it was.
Mom & I have loved every single minute of every single day of your existence. Yes, there have been challenges:

1. Your jaundice called for the billi blanket -- for your first 10 days. This also meant you needed the billi test EACH morning of those 10 days.
2. Being premature, you didn't quite know how to eat. So we had to use unconventional methods.
3. You then let us know, in your way, that you had reflux. This was the biggest challenge yet.

But there have also been amazing memories:

1. You used to hate bath time but now....I don't think you can get enough of it!
2. You recognize your Mom & I when we walk into a room & the smile you flash is priceless.
3. Your laugh is contagious. Its progressed from "hmms" & "hoos" to actual cackles. Amazing

These first 5 months have been wonderful & in the future the challenges will toughen. But the memories will overshadow those challenges tenfold.

We love you buddy,

Mom & Dad