5 months old

Well our boy was 5 months old on Sunday. I never understood it when parents said their kids were growing up too fast, but now I do!! In saying that though, each new stage is so precious and exciting as we see Harry grow and develop. As you can see he is a happy wee thing, and likes sharing his cute smile with people he meets.

Yesterday morning we stayed inside watching the rain, Harry sat in his exersaucer mesmorised, watching the raindrops trickle down the glass. He had a little play in the washing basket, then we headed out to visit the classroom I'll be teaching in. Harrison was his usual charming self and enjoyed meeting all the kids! He even fell asleep in the sling.

Watching the rain

Just chillin'

Ooo look, a toy

Today Harry had his 5 month Plunket check, and everything is hunky dory. He also had his immunisations - he was very brave and only cried a little bit, and this was soon fixed with mumma cuddles! Harry's teeth have been moving around a lot under his gums - he's mega dribbly, often gets rosy red cheeks, and chews on anything he can get his hands on.

Here are his latest stats:

Weight: 7.96kg
Height: 70.5cm
Head: 44.5cm

Harry is in the 75th percentile for weight and head circumference, and in the 97th percentile for height (although we can't say we're surprised). We decided that with all this cold weather and clothes taking so much longer to dry, he needed a new jersey - so we got him a styley hoodie (size 6-9months!) from the Farmers sale. I think it really suits him.

A tired boy sick of Mumma trying to take photos of him in his cool hoodie

One of Harry's fave games to play - he puts my finger in his mouth, then his fingers in my mouth... can keep him entertained for a long time!

Harry still absolutely LOVES his showers, and reaches out to touch the water with his hand. He saw daddy move the black thing on the showerhead around to change the flow of the water, so lately he's been reaching out to touch that and trying to move it too. He's also not adverse to sticking his tongue out under the warm water and having a good old drink!

"Where's Harry?!"

And here's a last little photo to leave you with... Harry said this is especially for his Aunty Jo, Uncle Damian, Amanda and Cori-Jo, and his Poppa and Koro --- he can't wait to see you all again and sends lots of love, cuddles and smiles down to Tokoroa.