Dear Max,
You are now 5 months old! You have been growing in leaps and bounds.
Just a little over two weeks ago we were in Oregon and had bought you a bunch of new clothes to wear. Now you don't fit in half of them!
Nearly every day you do something new. I love watching you grow and learn.
For almost a month now you've been saying "mama" off and on. Occasionally you even say "hi" back to your dad and I, which just makes our day!
You started rolling over three weeks ago. Every time we put you down you immediately start to roll over. At first you would roll over and a big look of pride would come across your face. But you're in such a rush to start crawling, you usually end up getting angry that you're now on your tummy but can't seem to get where you want to be! You sometimes lift up like you're about to crawl, but just can't seem to get the hang of it just yet.
You started sitting up on your own at 3 months, but since you're just not strong enough to sit unsupported, you usually lean forward and kiss your toes. But you're almost there! Soon you'll be sitting and crawling, and I will be chasing you all over the place. For now, I just love having you in my arms and you seem to be so happy there too.
On September 8th you took your first plane ride to Portland, Oregon. You did great! When we were standing in line to get on the plane you started to fuss loudly. Because of this, no one wanted to sit next to us on the plane. But you fooled them! You were a perfect angel the entire flight.
While in Oregon, you and your dad walked in the ocean. You didn't seem to love it there since it's so cold.
You also went to the West Coast Game Park in Bandon where you got to pet a baby leopard, a baby tiger, a skunk, and you got to "ride" a ram (with your dad's help of course).
As you grow and I start to think about your future, I really hope you'll understand the importance of family in your life. We will always love you no matter what. And we'll always be here for you. Some day you will most likely be a big brother. I hope you'll have a great relationship with your siblings. I know they will look up to you and look to you for advice. I also know you will be a great example to them.
I hope you don't ever forget where you come from and how much you're loved.
Love Always,
Mom
