My Sweet Cherry Bear is Five Months Old! Little Moments & Big Feelings

Okay, so I’m sitting here, looking at my littlest love, Cherry bear, and I just can’t even believe it. She’s FIVE MONTHS OLD, you guys. Five months! It feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital, all tiny and squishy, and now she’s a whole little person, giggling and grabbing and just being the absolute light of our lives. My heart is just bursting thinking about it. :,)

Time is such a thief, isn’t it? I feel like I blinked, and suddenly we’re here. And honestly, I’m trying so hard to just soak up every single second, every little coo, every sleepy snuggle, every sweet smile. Because I know, deep down, that these moments are fleeting. They’re precious. And I never wanna forget a single one. This past couple of weeks especially, I’ve just been so extra aware of all the tiny, beautiful things she’s doing, and it just makes me wanna squeeze her forever.

The Little Things That Mean Everything

You know how it is with babies, right? It’s not always the big milestones that hit you the hardest. Sometimes it’s the super small, everyday stuff that just melts your heart into a puddle. For Cherry, it’s been so many of those lately. Like, her little morning stretches when she wakes up, all sleepy and cute, and then she sees me and her whole face just lights up. It’s like she’s saying, “Mama, you’re here!” and my heart just goes *poof*. I couldn’t imagine starting my day any other way now, tbh.

And her giggles! Oh my goodness, her giggles. They’re still a little rare, like precious little gems, but when she lets out a proper belly laugh? It’s the best sound in the entire world. Tanner and I will do anything to get her to laugh. We make the silliest faces, sing the most ridiculous songs, and just act like total goofs. Seeing her little face scrunch up and then just erupt in pure joy? Heaven on earth fr. It’s like all the exhaustion, all the sleepless nights, all the spit-up, just vanishes for a second and you’re just left with pure, unadulterated happiness.

She’s also started really noticing Stella and Ozzy more. It’s the sweetest thing to watch. Stella, bless her heart, is such a little mama. She’ll come over and just gently pat Cherry’s head or sing her a little song. And Ozzy, my wild child, is surprisingly gentle with her. She’ll bring Cherry a toy or just sit next to her and babble. Cherry just watches them with such wide-eyed wonder. I swear, sometimes I catch her just staring at her big sisters like they’re the most fascinating creatures on the planet. And honestly, they kind of are hahah. It makes me so emotional seeing them all together. My three girls. :,)

Embracing the Chaos and the Calm

Life with three little ones, especially with a baby, is definitely a balancing act. Some days I feel like I’m juggling a million things, and then some days, like today, I just wanna pause everything and just snuggle my baby. And that’s okay, right? I’ve learned that it’s all about giving yourself permission to feel all the feels. To be tired, to be overwhelmed, to be completely head-over-heels in love, all at the same time.

I remember when I was pregnant with Cherry, I was so excited, but also a little nervous about adding another little one to our already busy family. But honestly, she just fit right in. It’s like she was always meant to be here, completing our little crew. She’s such a calm, sweet baby, and she just brings this extra layer of peace and joy to our home. Even on the craziest days, just looking at her little sleeping face, or feeling her tiny hand grasp my finger, just grounds me. It reminds me of what’s truly important.

My Googie Bear, My Perfect Angel

I call her my googie bear, my cherry bear, my little angel. Because she really is. She’s just so perfect. Every little roll, every little dimple, every tiny eyelash. I just love her so much it hurts. And I know I’m probably biased, bc she’s mine, but she really is such a good baby. She sleeps pretty well (most nights, ngl!), she’s happy and smiley, and she just radiates this beautiful, peaceful energy. I feel like she’s teaching me to slow down even more, to appreciate the quiet moments, and to just be present.

Babies are truly everything. They come into your life and just turn your whole world upside down in the best possible way. They remind you of the magic in the everyday, the wonder in the simplest things. They make you laugh, they make you cry (happy tears, mostly!), and they make you feel a love so deep you didn’t even know was possible. I’m just so grateful for her, for Stella, for Ozzy, for Tanner. My little family is my whole world, and Cherry just makes it feel even more complete.

So here’s to five months of my sweet Cherry bear. To many more giggles, many more snuggles, and many more precious little moments that I’ll cherish forever. I love you, my googie bear! ❤️