Jace: 4 and 5 Months

Something about the 4th month made everything easier! Jace started sleeping through the night consistently without waking up for the pacifier, and nap times got easier too! Since then it has just gotten better and more fun! We introduced solid foods right before 5 months and he has loved them. He started using his walker in the 4th month and LOVES it. He also has started sitting up independently and can roll both sides. At 4 months Jace went through a phase of getting startled by every loud noise and would poke his bottom lip out and scream. It was the cutest thing ever but we were a little worried he would be like that forever. Austin is always loud so this made us kind of nervous but turns out it was just a phase. I've realized that most things with kids are just phases and if you are patient and stay positive it will be over before you know it.

I went back to work after Jace turned 5 months and it has actually been a great transition. I am only working 1-2 days a week and Jace stays with my mom, mother in law, or Austin if it's the weekend. He is such a happy camper and has bonded even more closely with Austin and our family since having alone time with them. It is tough to be away but I'm thankful it is not very often and that we have such awesome family to spend time with him. I truly believe grandparents are so beneficial to children and provide a different source of comfort and mentorship that even parents can't give a child. I love that Jace has incredible grandparents to spend time with and look up to. I have also been shocked how anxious I was to leave Jace and being back at work has helped me realize he will be just fine if I have to step away. The 5th month also brought some belly laughter out of Jace and it is the absolute best sound in the world! Life with this little bud just gets better and more fun and I can't wait to see what he will do next.