Dear Gracie Leigh,
Happy 4 month birthday! You are asleep right now. So sweet and so peaceful. I stopped swaddling your legs about a week ago, and you seem to like it. Yesterday you went to the Dr and she said you look very good! You are right on track in every way- it's such a blessing to hear you are healthy.
As of January 5th you
Weigh 13lbs 11oz
Are 24.5 in long
You are actually long and slim looking... don't know where you got that from! For Christmas we went to Louisville and to Murfreesboro, and you were able to spend time with all four grandparents. Not many kids get to do that! Everyone loves you so much and it was nice that you got to know your family a little better.
Some new skills you've been working on: Standing. Oh boy do you love to stand! Of course we have to hold you under the arms, but you can put weight on your legs for several minutes. You love to look around at everything and are enjoying the new perspective. Instead of rolling over you have improved your balance so that you catch yourself before you tumple over. I'm not sure why, but you are just not interested in rolling over! Lately you have enjoyed bath time. What a great day it was for you when you discovered splashing. Now mommy gets a shower when you get a bath : ) Let's see, what else... you are now sleeping through the night except for waking once. I would say you sleep about 17 hours a day on average.
You love to squeal and scream and make long "ehhhhhh...." noises. Not so much "ah" and "oo" anymore. You want to make long and loud noises! You grab onto anything you can get near your hands... and much of it you enjoy putting in your mouth. Your hands are an endless source of entertainment, and you are now interested in your feet as well. If only you could get them to your mouth on your own : )
Well, that's been our lives together the last month. Lots of sleeping, a good amount of playing and smiling, and plenty of eating. You are a wonderful part of our lives.
Love,
Momma
This, you guys. This is mom life. Right here.
8 years ago
