Mason is officially turning 5 months old, and I’m not even going to lie—up until now I haven’t had a proper routine. So in this video I’m basically like… okay, it’s time for the parent to start parenting. I’m setting two little missions for us: starting baby sign language (I’m beginning with the basics like “milk” and “more,” and I need to properly read up on the rest), and reading to him every single night so it becomes a real habit. I took myself to our local library and picked up a whole rotation of baby books—flappy ones, sliding ones, interactive ones—because I genuinely think it helps when the books are fun for me too. If I’m excited to read it, he’s going to feel that energy. I also share why I love the library for keeping books constantly fresh, and how reading can help babies learn to speak earlier. Then I pop into the charity shop and do a little toy haul—because having a baby is expensive, and I’m all about saving money where I can. I found a busy board-style toy for way cheaper than online, plus simple classics like stackable cups and a little car—things I can rotate in and out to keep him engaged and interacting with the world.