Four Months

4 month statistics:

18 pounds; 10 ounces (97%)

26 inches long (86%)

(I think he is longer because the 3 mo. measurement was 26.5".. hmmm)

I measured him at about 26.5"-27"

I loved this picture because it shows his frequent exploration of new things.

Developments & Things to Remember:

-has several tones: loud, very loud, screaming, and soft and sweet

-smiles & laughs often

-is starting to be ticklish

-has been rolling from back to front for a month

-just started rolling front to back

-wears size 3 diapers (often leaks out)

-wears 6-9 months clothes

-enjoys sitting up supported (likes bumbo)

-still loves his baths

-took his first swim in a pool and enjoyed it (June 25th)

-bedtime is around 8pm to 8am

-very inconsistent in nighttime sleeping patterns

-rolls all around in crib

-scoots from one end to the other crawling with his feet and pushing on his face

-enjoys sleeping on his belly

-needs to fuss or cry to put himself to sleep

-needs a 40 min. nap exactly 2 hours after morning wake up & then another one 2 hours after waking up

-has bad eczema on back of legs, arms, neck, and occasionally face

-cradle cap comes and goes

-a little more hair is growing in and looks reddish

-eyes have turned brown like his daddy's

-very observant; looks at all details around the room

-mama sings to him at night & he has started to join in by looking at me and singing softly

-can't get enough of his hands in his mouth- sucks & chews on them all day long

-loves to sleep in the car

-enjoys books & will often mumble sweet sounds during the entire story (especially Forest Friends) & will often pinch my arm because he is concentrating

-holds and shake objects

-his personality is really starting to come out

-we had our first sick visit at 3.5 months (bronchiolitis)

-enjoys most anyone who will hold him

We can't express the joy this boy brings us. Every day is so much fun with our little guy! Thank the Lord!