5 months

Today my baby is 5 months old. She is growing so fast! She is really starting to be a lot of fun to be around. I have always thought the best time to be around a baby is about 6-18 months. They are usually so happy! Miranda is getting into that phase. She still gets frustrated really easily but is starting to be able to play with things and keep herself entertained for short periods. She is rolling over in both directions and she can "tripod" sit (sort of) if someone is helping her. I love to see her try new things. I also love to watch her as she watches her brother and sister. She is enthralled by both of them. They both know how to make her stop crying and usually can get her to laugh as well. She has a great laugh. Her newest trick is to lay on her back and eat half her foot. She also tries to see more around her when she is laying on her back by lifting up her head and chest. It 's pretty funny. She is a joy to have in our home. We love the variety and the excitement she has brought with her. She still gets fussy and frustrated if she can't do something but she is easily calmed. Another funny thing is she loves to drink from cups, water bottles, juice bottles, ect. If I have a cup or the like in my hand she reaches and reaches until I let her have some. Today I gave her a juice bottle to play with and she was so mad that it wouldn't open for her. Of all my kids, she is the most interested in food. She wants to eat and try everything that we are having. I am trying to be good and wait until she is 6 months like my pediatrician recommended but I have to admit that she gets lots of "tastes". She is a good baby and we are so happy to have her in our home. We love you Miranda!