Asher 4 (and 5) Months Old!

Asher is...well actually now 5 months old.  We have been so crazy busy with summer, illness, and life that I have completely lost track of getting Asher's monthly information written down.  I'm going to try my hardest to make sure I don't lose anymore info, and stay on top of it from now on.  Unfortunately since I'm only just now writing down his 4th month, I don't remember all the accomplishments, so I'll have to combine it with his current month post.

Asher at 4 months:
- weighed 15 lbs 15 oz.
- was 26 in long.
- began to tripod sit (about the 3rd week of June)

Asher at 5 months:
- weighs about 17.5 lbs (He's HUGE!)
- eats 4-5 5 oz bottles thickened with 2 tbsp rice cereal a day.
- takes 2-3 naps a day.  His afternoon nap is generally his longest nap because Lukas and Corina are quiet and resting as well.
- grasps toys with one or both hands to then place in his mouth.
- rolls all over the place in all directions.
- can tripod sit.
- will scoot around by ducking his head down, digging his toes, and inching forward.
- is "crowing" very loudly when he has something to say.
- startles very easy, and not always at things that are expected.
- is still battling reflux. We have recently switched him to Allimentum formula in addition to Prilosec and probiotics he already regularly takes.  It has made a huge difference!  It really hit us how big a difference it made when we realized we were able to use the burp cloths over and over because he wasn't spitting up (like at all!).
- has decided that he likes the paci after almost total rejection for the first four and a half  months.  Not sure what changed his mind, but it's a nice change because he's easier to soothe now.
- moved to his crib full time in mid June.  It was a sad transition because no more of my babies will sleep in the cradle that my grandpa made.  Now it will be packed up and waiting any future nieces or nephews.  :)
- thinks his brother and sister are amazing!  He loves it when they talk to him and play games with him.  He will stare so intently and smile so big.  It's wonderful to watch!
- is very serious as he studies the world.  He intently watches everything!
- has the best laugh even if he is a bit more reserved about sharing it.
- shares his smile with anyone that will smile at him.
- loves his Mommy, Daddy, Lukas and Corina more and more everyday!!!!