5 1/2 Months

I have got to be better about blogging. I just crept back to my sweet baby boy's room and watched him while he slept. He has completely turned around in his crib, and is now facing the opposite direction from where I laid him down. So funny. He does this on a regular basis. I love to watch him sleep. I wonder what he dreams about or if he dreams. Sometimes I wonder if God talks to him and keeps him company in his dreams. It is such a nice thought. He is 5 1/2 months old. this absolutely blows me away. He has been with us for almost half a year. My pregnancy feels like a dream, like it didn't really happen...this wonderful child just showed up all of a sudden.
We have started praying with him before bed. We want him to have that constant in his life; want there to be no question about our Lord. We want Him to always "be" for Grayson. Benji and I take turns putting him to bed and getting him up. Because of his schedule, when he is home, he likes to do these things. It also gives me a little break, not that I don't love our little routines.
Grayson is developing more and more personality, and is such a sweet baby. He smiles all the time, and is "talking" regularly. It is the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. He is eating rice cereal and "real" food. I am making all of his baby food, so I guess it is more real than the stuff in the store. I really like doing this. I feel like I am contributing where I can.
Staying home and raising our son is more than I ever thought it could be. I love my job. I knew this is what I felt led to do, but I just had no idea how rewarding, and what a blessing it would be. god is so good. I have also had wonderful examples of moms staying home from my mom and my aunts. They are amazing women.
Grayson has his 6 month appointment on June 18th. Say a little prayer. I have been concerned about his weight gain. He still seems to small to me. Probably nothing. He is sleeping through the night and taking good naps, so I know he is getting enough to eat. Probably unfounded worry, but keep him in your prayers. Love you all!