4 Months Old

Hallie Kate,
You are four months old! I cannot believe it! We are settling into a routine with Mommy working full time since school started last month. Sometimes you tease Mommy by sleeping through the night, but we usually get up once to give you a bottle somewhere near 3:30. I'd rather get up once with you than be up for the day at 6 AM. So, Mommy really doesn't mind. You got your 4 month shots and did great! Your teeth bother you sometimes, but they still haven't made their grand appearance! Boy, do you have a strong grip when you chew on my finger. It already hurts; I can't imagine what it will be like when little teeth are involved! You cry when we take the bottle away and try to burp you. During bath time you love for Mommy to pour the water on your hands. I always loved it also! You still sleep in your bassinette. MOmmy felt so bad last month because it started growing mold and I didn't realize it. We bought a new one and are happily enjoying it! I kiss your poor little cheeks about 1000 times a day and sometimes you cry and sometimes you smile so big. You do not like to be messed with when you are groggy! We are doign better with the car seat but still get irritated after about an hour in it. I don't blame you though, so it's ok! You enjoy your johnny jump up but are still figuring out what is all about! You drink about 5 3/4 ounces at each feeding. Your feedings are gettign closer together instead of longer between them. So, I think we will be starting baby food soon! You weigh 14.2 lbs (49%) and are 25 3/4 inches long (higher than 90% - docs exact words). She is happy with your growth, but you still don't care anything about turning over. You've done it before but just periodically. You care more about standing up than rolling or sitting. I also think that because you are so easy going you don't really mind just eating your hands rather than a toy. We quit swaddling you right at 4 months, and you seem to like it better. I love to watch you sleep now that you can curl up with your hands in your face. I tell Daddy every night, she's so cute cause she's sleeping like... I then continue by showing him exactly how your snuggled up. You are still wearing size 1 diapers. Weight wise you could go to a 2 but you are so stinkin' skinny that they are still too big! I should have bought more size 1 on sale. But, little did I know. You love to smile and laugh at Veggie Tales and enjoy Fridays at home with Daddy. I love you, Booger! We are so proud to call you our lil' stinker!

Love always,
Mommy