5 months old

At his 5-month check-up he received two shots- the Hib and Prevnar. He again got the lump from the Hib injection in his thigh but it wasn't as uncomfortable this time around as he was at least able to sleep that night. He weighed 19lbs. 8oz.! It was a short doctors visit- so I did my own head circumference and length measurements- 17.5inches and 27.5 inches respectively. He's wearing 9 months clothes for the most part.
James still has faint stork bite birthmarks between his eyebrows and on his left eyelid- and still has his two mongolian spots on his rear.
He has learned to roll over at will from his back to front, but still hasn't figured out that he can get back onto his back again. This causes him to become one frustrated baby- especially when he is supposed to be going to sleep and has rolled onto his tummy. This inevitably turns into a screaming rage and I have to decide how long I am willing to keep going into his room and flipping him back over.
He has finally consolidated his poopy diapers to a reliable one to three a day- which means when they do occur, especially if it is a one day- they are explosive!
He LOVES standing with loving arms helping him balance.
We are returning the swing and play gym and bouncy seat- he was getting too big for them. He is now trying out the exersaucer and seems to really enjoy it and he continues to enjoy the johnny-jump-up.
We have started solids! Avocado, rice cereal, peas, sweet potatoes, squash, prunes, pear and carrots. Next he'll get apples and bananas. So far he doesn't love eating solids- but his preferences are for the sweet potatoes and squash.
He is sleeping in his crib exclusively- a few long afternoon naps have occurred and I am hoping they will eventually become the norm. His night sleep is hit or miss. Some nights he only wakes up twice and others it can be up to 4. Sigh. Come six months and he is going to be forced to wait to eat until it's been at least 5 hours between night feedings. Surely a baby his size doesn't need to be getting up that often!

James is loving looking in mirrors and will grin at himself- so darling! He can't yet tripod sit yet, but can sort of support himself with his arms in the corner of the couch when he leans forward. On his tummy he can push up with straight arms to the point that only his waist is still on the floor. Then when his chest is on the ground he can get his legs up under him and push forward a tiny bit. Once he can get these two motions coordinated he'll really be able to move around.

And he has fully discovered his feet. I'll need to do a better job going forward cleaning them off every night since he is nibbling on them during the day. Really all I need to do is give him a bath every evening as he has discovered the joy of intense kicking- the bathroom has been really getting wet lately.
He has always been an easy baby and has brought much joy to both Tim and I- and as he gets older and more expressive we are truly enjoying every minute with him. I can't wait to see what he does next.