marx :: 4 months

our little man,

i can't believe you're already 4 months old.

i love LOVE this age.

you've really started to use your gut and just giggle!

you've also started to grab at your toys and entertain yourself.

i think this is the age when it starts to get really fun to watch your little personality shine.

when i walk near you, you'll get the biggest grin and kick your legs as fast as you can.

it's adorable and makes my day.

you love your baths.

love your fingers.

infact i think saying "love your fingers" is an understatement.

i've finally got you to take a binkie, BUT, you'll only take it at nap time, and when it plops out, i know

you're out cold.

speaking of naps you're getting very good at sleeping longer.

you usually take 3 good naps a day.

one at 10:30AM, one at 2:30PM and a cat nap around 6:00PM

gotta love the schedule you've started.

specially since your sister sleeps from 2:00-5ish

you're still sleeping through the night.

thank you!

you must know your momma needs her zzz's.

you're getting so long.

not quite sure what you're measuring, we'll see when we return home from our Utah trip

and take you to your 4 month check-up.

it can be quite decieving when we look at you because you're cheeks are so chubby,

but your legs are long and lean.

BUT

they are getting chunkier.

much better to squeeze and love on.

i've started you on rice cereal.

first couple bites were great, then you started to gag.

although, you do chow it down at night, right before bed.

it's a work in progress.

if i have a lot to do the one thing that will keep you entertained for hours is the mirror.

you just love looking at your little self in it.

you've also started rolling from your belly to your back.

and you'll roll from your back to your left side, so it won't be long and you'll be rolling everywhere!!

now i gotta be extra careful where i leave you.

you've already traveled on an airplane!

it was quite the trip.

i have to do A LOT of rocking back and forth and bouncing.

but, we did survive and arrived in Utah in one piece.

i think you'll keep your baby blues.

they're beautiful.

look just like your daddy's

you've discovered your inner squeal.

it's very high pitched and reminds me of a firecracker.

you really do it when i start to tickle your little back ribs.

which btw is your ticklish spot.

you've met a lot of your utah family and they think you're adorable.

i think meeting your great-great grandma was a very special moment.

i can't wait to tell you all about her one day.

she's a very special lady.

you're just a little peach.

so much happier than the first 2 months of your life.

you're daddy, sister and i are so blessed to have you in our lives.

we love you little man.

happy 4th month!!

love,

your mommy

really loving his little toys...

hmm...rice cereal isn't to bad...

 ...maybe it is!