5 months old

Yes, she is! And she is just growing leaps and bounds. It's funny how much Jillian looks like Zoe when she was this age, yet Jillian has got QUITE a bit more meat on her bones than Zoe ever did. Here is a little comparison with Zoe at the same age...(Zoe is on top)

 I see so many similarities between them, but also differences (aside from the whole weight issue). They both LOVE to be on the move. No sitting still for the Platto girls. Even though Jilli is not crawling yet, she cannot be still. She is always kicking and rolling, following people with her eyes and using those sad eyes to guilt someone into picking her up so she can walk around too. Zoe was the same...my mother thought something was wrong with her because she never stopped moving (and she never has). I was secretly hoping I would have a very relaxed baby, a little more low key (a bit more like myself). Instead we have two little princesses who seem to be taking very much after their daddy. But, I wouldn't have it any other way. They are just perfect.

When Zoe was at this age, she was ALWAYS smiling. Everything made her laugh...now she just cracks up at herself (especially if she is watching a video of herself). She gets that from her Bibi. But Jillian is a little different...when you get a smile from her, it is a serious smile. Not just a little grin, but a mouth-wide-open, joy-from-the-bottom-of-her-heart type smile. I just love it.

Ok, so a little about our j-button this month:
-She weighs in at 15 lbs. (zoe was only 12 lbs. at 5 months)
-She is rolling over like crazy! Both ways, she loves to roll over!
-She used to dislike being on her tummy, but she has grown to love it. She even sleeps mostly on her tummy now. I'll put her down on her back and she immediately rolls to her tummy.
-She is still on prevacid for acid reflux.
-She LOVES to stand up. If you grab her little hands, she will pull herself from a lying down position straight to standing. And when she gets there, you are guaranteed one of those wide-mouthed ecstatic smiles! Love it!
-She has started the cutest little laughs. Right now it sounds more like a gasp, but it's precious.
-She is really wanting to get on the move. She will push off with her feet and get into a sort-of "V" position with her body. She has tried a few times to get her knees under her, but mostly, she has been unsuccessful. No hurry, sweet girl! Take your time!
-She is still very much in love with Nate (follows him with her eyes EVERYWHERE he goes). Despite her healthy appearance, if Nate walks in the room, she will gladly stop nursing to watch what he is doing. And he always gets the biggest smiles.
-Oh, and sadly for Zoe, Jillian's new favorite pastime is pulling Zoe's hair. She honestly intentionally grabs for it whenever it's in her reach (which is a lot, because Zoe loves to get up in her face and snuggle her). Zoe has been quite patient with her, but there has been several times when Jillian comes away with a fist-full of curly hair.

Which reminds me of the picture below....Ha! Taken almost 2 years apart and Nate is still eating the exact same pringle imitations. Don't worry-- although Zoe is partaking in the picture below, Jilli hasn't yet had the pleasure. She just keeps Nate company while he snacks!