Kicking it

Cohen is five months old today! His last weight check put him at 11.5 lbs. His newest tricks are kicking and drooling. The increased leg movement makes bath time more fun(splish splash). He also has started to move around in the crib more. This morning he had somehow managed to turn himself 90 degrees in the crib.

Nancy and Neal came to visit over the new year and brought Cohen's most important piece of furniture, the crib!! Neal made the crib from an oak tree planted by Joel's great grandfather. It turned out beautiful and has a beautiful history to go with it. Joel and I painted a mural of a tree on the wall.

Cohen also experienced his first trip to the zoo over the holiday break. We went to the aquarium. Every baby item we own either has an ocean or a jungle theme, so I think he probably recognized some of aquatic life in the tanks. I can't wait to introduce him to the monkeys because between all of our books, clothes, and toys we have about 800 monkeys in the house, so I know they'll be quick friends.

I'll have the fish please

Cohen did the coolest thing tonight! He reached up to play with one of the toys on his playmat! The playmat has two fish and a mirror that hang down from an arc over his head. He reached up and grabbed the fish, touching and feeling it long enough for me to get Joel's attention. We both watched in awe as he explored it. This is the first time he has really grabbed for anything intentionally...so cool.