AMJ Four Months Old

At 4 months old, you weigh 16 lbs. and 7 oz. and are 27 3/4 in long. That is 7 oz. less and almost 2 in. taller than your sister when she was 4 months old. You rolled over for the first time this month, a month ahead of when Aubrey did for the first time. Mommy and Daddy didn't see it the first time though. You performed for MiMi while we were visiting for Christmas. And what a Merry Christmas it was with our sweet little elf. We spent a day at the zoo with Grandpa. It was Daddy's first trip to the zoo with you or your sister. Mommy made Mistletoe art by painting your foot and pressing it onto a canvas. She added a bow and Aubrey's toes too. It was a sweet present for your grandparents, almost as sweet as your smile. You were given new toys and clothes. Also while at MiMi's house, you took your first bath with Aubrey. Unfortunately, you had multiple trips to the doctor this month. You had shots at your regular check-up but had to go back for a bad cough and also for an ear infection. Dr. P. also gave you special lotion for eczema, a fancy word for dry skin.The weather hasn't helped. It was so cold this month that the power and heat went out for a couple of hours. You slept well, snuggled up with Mommy, like usual. You're a great sleeper overall, sleeping for long stretches in your bed next to Mommy. It's easy to understand why you are sleeping so well. You are really exerting a lot of energy. Not only rolling over, playing on your tummy and looking around, you love to squeal and yell at everyone, just to make sure we have your attention. You've found your feet, so laying on your back means playing with your toes. Mommy also thinks she found your first tooth, so that could be part of the noise and drool. Or perhaps you are just singing to us your favorite Christmas carols. Tis the season to celebrate how much you continue to grow...and how much our love for you grows and how much the love in our family continues to grow because you are a part of it. At church, Mommy and Daddy dedicated ourselves to raising you in a household filled with God's love. We hope that well beyond this Christmas season, that love radiates from you and warms all around you. Even on the darkest and coldest of nights, you warm our hearts.