The Last Elegant Bear; Maxfield Avery Mullineaux: 5 month Mullineauxs

Realizing that is has been quite some time since my last post, I apologize! There have been several updates too since last time. First of all, Max is officially 5 months old! We don't go to the doctor's for his official information until 6 months, but by our calculations, he is 15.8 lbs & approximately 27" long. He's getting so big! He is able to hold his own weight while standing, but not without holding onto something. He doesn't have the balance and isn't able to hold his back up without help. Which also means he can't sit up yet, but we are working on that diligently and he can sit like a tripod for a few seconds.

We are still doing Mommy & Me Yoga with all of Max's friends! We have been hanging out with some of these ladies outside of yoga which has been great. Cameron and I hosted a Valentines/movie day for everyone which was a blast, although we missed everyone who couldn't make it. Also, Max and some of his friends are going to be starting a swim class this sunday! We're all very excited and can't wait to show off bathing suites and have our husbands participate a little. Hopefully Max likes swimming more then he likes baths! We did also take a free Little Gym class which he liked a lot, but decided with Yoga, swimming and story time at the library (which we are going to start next week) that it was too much for everyone.

In other news, Max recognizes his name officially! YAY! So if you say "Max" he turns right towards you-its pretty cute. He has also learned to reach for mommy & daddy, which is totally heart meltingly awesome. :) Practicing with his voice has been going well too, he's in the screaming phase-but happy screaming thankfully. Its pretty high pitched at times and very loud. He's also grabbing and playing with toys of all kinds-chewing on them mostly, but also shaking, throwing and hugging them. Very cute. Sleep is getting better too-as long as he gets solid food AND a bottle every day, he'll sleep for about 6 hours minimum. Last night was 8 or 9 hours!!! :D

There have been some small updates to our home; We fixed up our spare third bedroom to be an office now-book shelves and a desk plus extra closet space. Its very light and open and warm-I love being up here to be on the computer or work out or sew. On top of that, John has moved back in which we're all very happy about. He's saving up to buy a house, we're saving up in general and we get some help with work around the house! So welcome back John!

And lastly, I've officially changed my last name. I am now Lucy Kagen Stone Mullineaux so I match Max & Cameron. :)

Here are some pictures of the last month! Enjoy!