Yep, this is definitely delayed as Simon turns 5 months old next week. Oops! And, this was the best shot I could get of him for his 4 month "photo shoot". 😉 Anyway, we are having the time of our lives with this little man. He is such a good-natured sweet boy. Best yet? He likes to sleep, a lot!
We encountered a battle last week with an ear infection in both ears and a mild case of croup. 🙁 He's much better now, though, and even when he was sick he was still smiling away. Happiest baby ever, people. Happiest baby, ever!
He giggles like crazy. Judah does funny little dances in front of Simon all of the time and cracks the kid up. I love the way Simon looks at Judah, like he knows that's his big brother and someone to adore.
At Simon's 4-month appointment, he weighed 16 lb 5 oz and was 26 inches long. That is the 75th percentile for both height and weight.
He is much more into his pacifier and now needs it in order to sleep. He doesn't really need it much while he's awake, though. I'm sure that will change, and I do not mind one bit. Judah had his until he was two, then it was no problem to take it away. Hopefully such is the case this time around! But, he was sucking on those two fingers quite consistently for a while this month! Seems to have died off, though, and now it's his whole fist once again. haha!
When Simon was just a few weeks old, he was very snuggly. He would lay on my shoulder all the time when rocking him. Now, he doesn't want to be rocked. If I even try rocking him in his room at night, he just keeps looking over to his crib like "Mom! I just want to go to bed!" So, I'm able to just lay him down and he falls asleep on his own.
I know many of you do not care at all about these baby updates, so please do not feel bad about not reading them. 🙂 They are really just for my own personal journaling because I never find the time to actually write in his journal. Plus, this makes it easy for my family and friends to stay up to date. I used to have a family blog, but it is much easier for me to just have it all in one spot. You understand, right? 😉
Lauren Cox says
Personally, I LOVE your baby updates! My baby is about a month and a half younger than yours, so I love seeing what I may experience next with my little man. Simon is super cute!!
Nikki says
Thanks, Lauren! I'm really encouraged to hear that!
Emily @ Life on Food says
His little chin is precious!
Nikki says
LOL! Yes...that chin...or, chins 😉
Tracey says
Oh my word, he is so adorable Nikki! Beautiful blue eyes!
Nikki says
Thank you, Tracey! 🙂 I hope they stay blue!
Megan says
I love all your baby updates. My little man is a few weeks younger than than yours so its fun to read about other babies around his age.
Nikki says
Thakns, Megan!
I'm so glad that these updates aren't annoying to everyone! 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
Nikki, Simon is seriously one of the most ADORABLE babies i've ever seen. I love his chubby cheeks and his bright blue eyes!! Ahhh I want to squeeze him 🙂
Nikki says
Thanks, Julie!! I'm hoping you can meet both Judah and Simon in November if it works out!! Will probably just be me though... 😉
Karly says
Man, I adore your kids. They are just so cute!
And I can't believe Simon is so big already!!
Nikki says
Awe, thanks, Karly! He misses your snuggles... 😉
Karen says
UM so I took my SG to doctor last week and she is also 16lbs 5oz...#smallestbabyever
Love seeing pics of Simon & Judah
Nikki says
HAHA! Oh wow...
Mellybrown says
What a sweetheart. A happy baby is a wonderful thing!
Nikki says
Thank you, Mel! We are so grateful to have two happy kiddos! 🙂
Angie says
I LOVE your family updates because it's my family too! 😉 my nephews are the cutest and I can't wait to squeeze them both next month. Love you!
Nikki says
HAHA, Ang. Love you, too, Sis!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Love the shot of him with Judah. CUTIES <3
Nikki says
Thanks, Amy! One of my faves!
Lynn says
My babies are away at college so I love reading about your little ones and remembering when mine were little. They grow up so fast! Your boys are adorable.
Nikki says
Thank you, Lynn. I feel like college will be here before I know it! Yikes!
Kelsey says
Oh my, your boys are just so precious!
techkim says
My dad saw your pictures of Simon and said you need to see this little guy. So cute. My boy is 5 months old and I do the couch pictures each month. Its so neat.
Janiece says
He is such a doll, thank you for sharing him with us. Judiah looks like an amazing big brother. Have an amazing day.
Nana says
I enjoy seeing the boys. Never apologize for motherly pride as you will always be their greatest supporter.. Your children are a gift to treasure. I would be Nana to every baby if I could.
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
I love reading your updates! Our boys are so close in age, too, which makes it fun. He is such a cute little guy!
Sue Gladd says
I love ALL of your baby updates...yes, they grow so fast...good idea to post pics and journaling for all of us! Simon's blue eyes are killer.