Cherry Bear's Five Months: Soaking Up Every Squishy, Sweet Baby Moment

Okay, you guys. My heart is just absolutely bursting right now. Can you even believe my sweet Cherry bear is already five months old?! Five months! It feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital, and now she's this little person with the cutest squishy rolls and the biggest, brightest eyes. I swear, time just flies by when you have babies, and it makes me want to just freeze every single second and hold onto it forever. I know I say this every time, but it's just so true. Every milestone, every little coo, every new expression – it's all just so precious. I wanted to share some of the little moments we've been having with her these past couple of weeks. Just the everyday, real-life stuff that makes my heart so full.

The Morning Snuggles That Make My Day

You know how some people are morning people? Yeah, that's not me. But ever since having Cherry, my mornings have taken on a whole new vibe. There's nothing, and I mean nothing, better than waking up to her little stretches and soft coos. She'll be in her bassinet next to our bed, and I'll just hear her stirring, and my eyes pop open. Tanner usually gets up first to get the older girls ready for school, so it's just me and my littlest love for a bit. I scoop her up, and she just melts into me. We'll lay there for a good 20-30 minutes, just snuggling. She'll stare up at me with those big, innocent eyes, and sometimes she'll give me the sweetest little gummy smile. It's like our own special little ritual. Those moments are pure heaven, you guys. They set the tone for my whole day, honestly. It's a reminder to slow down, even just for a few minutes, and just be present with her. I wouldn't trade those sleepy, squishy morning cuddles for anything in the world. It’s the best way to start the day, even if I then have to get up and tackle the chaos of breakfast and school drop-offs hahah.

Watching Her Discover the World

Every day with Cherry is like watching a tiny human discover the world for the very first time, and it's just the coolest thing ever. She's starting to really reach for things now, and her little hands are just so cute. She’ll grab onto my finger so tight, and it just melts my heart. We've been doing a lot of tummy time (which she's not always a huge fan of, ngl, but we try!), and she's getting so strong. She'll push up on her arms and look around, and you can just see her little brain working. Her eyes follow everything, and she's starting to really notice Stella and Ozzy. They love to make her laugh, and her giggle is seriously the most precious sound on the planet. I could listen to it all day. We have this little play mat that she loves, and she’ll bat at the toys hanging above her. It’s not anything fancy, but watching her focus and try to connect with the world around her is just incredible. It makes me realize how much we take for granted as adults, and she reminds me to find joy in the smallest things, like a crinkly toy or the sound of her sisters playing nearby.

The Sisterly Love That Warms My Heart

Okay, you guys know how much I love seeing my girls together. Stella and Ozzy are seriously the best big sisters to Cherry. They're obsessed with her, and it's the sweetest thing ever. Stella loves to read her books, even if Cherry is just staring blankly at the pages hahah. And Ozzy, she's always trying to give her kisses and hold her hand. Sometimes it's a little too enthusiastic, but it comes from a place of pure love. They're always asking to hold her, and they love to help me with her bottles or picking out her outfits (which usually ends up with Cherry in some wild combination, but hey, it's cute!). It just warms my heart so much to see that bond forming. I remember being so nervous about how they would adjust to a new baby, but they've just embraced her with open arms. They call her their 'googie bear' too, which is just the cutest nickname. It's so special to watch them interact, and I know they're going to be the best of friends as they grow up. I couldn't imagine our family without her, and seeing their love for her just solidifies that even more. It’s truly a gift to witness.

Finding Our Rhythm as a Family of Five

Adding a third baby definitely changed things up again, but we're slowly but surely finding our rhythm as a family of five. It's a beautiful chaos, honestly. Some days are just pure survival mode, and that's okay. I've learned to be really gentle with myself and to just go with the flow. If the laundry doesn't get folded, or if dinner is something super simple, it's fine. What matters most is that we're all together and happy. Tanner is seriously the best partner through all of this. He's my rock, my hype man, and he's always there to help with the girls or just give me a break when I need it. We try to carve out little moments for just us, even if it's just watching a show after the girls are asleep. It's so important to connect and remember that we're a team. And with Cherry, she's just fit right in. She's such a calm and happy baby, which makes everything a little bit easier. We're still adjusting to the new dynamic, but it feels right. It feels complete. This is our family, and I love it sm. It’s not always picture perfect, but it’s real, and it’s ours. And that’s what makes it so special.

Cherishing Every Tiny Milestone

It sounds cliché, but these baby days really do fly by. I'm trying my best to soak up every single second, every tiny milestone, every little detail. From her first real giggle to her starting to roll over (she's almost there!), I'm just trying to be present for it all. I take a million pictures and videos, not just for you guys, but for me, so I can look back and remember these precious times. I know one day she'll be running around with her sisters, and these tiny baby days will be a distant memory. So for now, I'm just holding her close, inhaling that sweet baby smell, and cherishing every single squishy, sweet moment. She's a perfect angel, and babies are literally everything. If you're a new mama, or even an experienced one, just remember to give yourself grace, enjoy the ride, and soak it all in. It goes by way too fast. I love you, googie bear!! :,)