Matt and I have also let Micah suck on a couple of pieces of food at dinner this week since he loves watching us eat food, just so he can get used to some tastes (he doesn't actually eat any of it). So he sucked on a bit of an apple (wasn't really thrilled with that taste), a lime (puckered up horribly but then went back for more), a piece of lettuce (thought it was fun to tear up), and had a breastmilk popsicle which he also thought was fun to suck on, but ultimately just spit out the juice and small chunks he chomped off. We're looking forward to really letting him dig in with some food once he turns 6 months at the end of next week!
Micah also got a new bathtub from his Aunt Jen that we tried out this week, now that he is too big for his old one. We think he loves it, but his reaction is a bit crazy. So far every night when we put him in it he splashes like a maniac for however long he is in there. And not like a smiling, playful splash, but with a very serious face and very intense splashing of his arms and legs. But he gets excited every time we prepare for a bath, so he must like it!
Micah has really warmed up to having Dad back, and now likes to watch everything Matt does at home, and gets excited to play with him. This weekend we took Micah walking at Whitnall Park. Fall has arrived in full force (highs have been in the 60's all week), so we all bundled up a bit and went exploring. Micah and Matt also checked out the kids play area, and of course Micah loved it all - doesn't everyone love to be outside!? We also started making fires at home in the evenings, and we are just loving the cozy feeling of having our little family back together as Matt and I watch Micah grow and learn so fast.