Luca at 5 Months

Since before he was born, we've known that Luca has some strong legs. My ribs knew it when I was pregnant with him, the doctor knew it when he tested him out at the first appointment, and we see it everyday when he stands (with a little help) on the thighs of glory. Now that he's rounding the 5-month corner, he's found a new use for his strong legs: jumping in the jumperoo.



Don't be fooled by Luca's cooperative on-command jump. For the past month he hasn't been so obliging in the middle of the night, and has been waking frequently. We've put the blame on teething, and tonight T felt the sharp edge of a tooth poking through. While the situation isn't ideal for anyone, I enjoy an unexpected benefit of collective sleeplessness: naps on the couch with Luca.