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

Five Min Friday

I am doing a quick blog post! I worked today, and Daniel stayed home with Lil Bit. Here is the picture I got about 2nd period today. The highlights of my day: having 11 visitors during my prep period and having to go to the bathroom for 2 mins of quiet time, shopping with Mom for about an hour this afternoon, McDonald's sweet tea on my way to work it actually made me 10 mins late.. oh well...- their sweet tea is my latest addiction, and a three day weekend lurking in the near future! I love life and am thankful I can continue to work without worrying about my sweet angel at home!

We had a very enjoyable FAMILY weekend! I loved every minute of it!

Daniel had HK at home on Friday during the day, and I joined them around 3:30. We had a photo session at the Botanical Gardens with Anna Lamb at 5. I ran by American Eagle to grab a shirt to wear (I didn't have anything to match Daniel and Halile's outfit.) I lucked up and found a cute shirt for $10! I had ordered these bloomers from etsy and found this headband at the Auburn store. I haven't seen any pictures of her in them yet, but I am so excited to see them

After our photos we went and picked up our handprint art plates from Painted By U in Hoover. They turned out so cute! Here is mine :) We painted thse the week before on Friday night! We grabbed a quick bite to eat at Dave's Deli on Hwy 31. We came home and crashed. I think we all slept well Friday night! Hallie didn't even wake up for her early feeding. She slept straight till 5:30.

Saturday we didn't even leave the house! We ate left overs and cooked a Buffalo Chicken Pizza. I slept most of the day because I had been sick with a bad cold, but I did get some snuggle time in on the couch :)

Sunday we all got up and went to church of the second tiem together! The only other time Hallie was about a month old and spit up all over the place during class and Daniel was preaching. So, I had her by myself in worship and class. It was a bit stressful, so it has been a long time since we all went on Sunday morning. Plus, there are A LOT of people there on Sunday mornings. She loved her class and the singing! I will look forward to this each week!

This is HK and her friend, Lucas Wilson.

Three Months Old

Hallie,
I cannot believe it has been three months since I met you! I have had so much fun getting to know you. I cannot stand to be away from you, but you are so adaptable. No matter where you are, you just enjoy the scenary. Wednesday night we went in the nursery class during Bible class. You LOVED the singing! I cannot wait to take you to Mommy and Me class soon! When I put you to bed at night you quit crying if I sing to you. You eat about 5-6 oz every 4-5 hours. You go to bed about 8 or 9 and and sleep till 6 or 7. Mommy started back to work this week, and your schedule has gotten all messed up, but I hope that it will work itself out soon. You drool all the time and still chew on your fists like crazy. The other day you gagged yourself five or six times in a row because you were trying to suck your thumb but it was so long it gagged you. Daddy and I would pull your hand out of your mouth, and you would just look at us and cry. I think it broke your heart. You have started playing with the toys on your car seat and play mat all the time! You can turn from your back to your side but haven't rolled all the way over yet. It won't be long though! When we feed you and then try to burp you, you scream through the first burp without fail. You wear some 0-3 month clothes and some 3-6 month clothes. You still wear size 1 diapers and are 25 inches long. I'm not sure how much you weigh, but I think it is about 13 or 14 lbs.z If you outgrow clothes it is because you are SO tall or your feet are so long. Your napping schedule is pretty good in the morning and crazy in the afternoon. In the morning you sleep until about 9 and are back asleep by 11. You will sleep until about 12 or 12:30 usually. You take another nap about 2 or 3 and sleep for an hour after this it varys from day to day. About 7 PM you get cranky, sometimes you go on to bed for the night and sometimes you nap for an hour. Baby girl, you are so loved!! I can't wait to spend many more years with you!

Love, Mommy

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