Olivia- 4 Months

Dear Liv,

The fact that you are now four months old is truly mind boggling. How can you be four months old? Where did my little baby go? Everyone says it goes by so fast, but you don't really understand how fast until you have your own baby.

I love spending my days with you. Sure, some days I can't wait for Daddy to get home so I can have a moment to breath, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. This time with you is so special and I'm so honored that I get to watch you grow every day. You truly make my heart happy. You are the sweetest little girl, so chill and laid back for the most part. You've made a new best friend in Bailey. You are always looking for Bailey and talking to Bailey. I love it and he does too. Sadie is still a little afraid of you, which makes you unsure about Sadie. We are working on it and Sadie is starting to get to be much more comfortable around you.

Liv, you are 14 lbs 2oz (66%) and 25" long (81%)! Where did that tiny girl go? You are getting so big. You are still sleeping through the night. I keep hearing about that 4 Month Wakeful period though so we will see. We celebrated your first Christmas and we can't wait to do it again. Hopefully this time you'll be a little more awake :).

Things you are doing at 4 months:

You are OBSESSED with your hands. They are always in your mouth. You are getting pretty good and bringing things to your mouth too. I'm pretty sure you're the only baby in the world that does NOT have a thing for Sophie the Giraffe. She's the one toy you are just not interested in.

You are sleeping in your crib for most of the night. You go to bed between 8:30 and 9:30 and sleep in your crib until 4-5AM before you come into our room.

You are doing amazing at tummy time and you are still rolling from tummy to back like a pro!

You like to "scoot". You use your legs to push yourself around and love that you are making yourself move.

You love to be sitting and standing all the time. You love the bumbo seat and if you are on some one's lap, that person better help you stand because you'll shriek until they do.

You are quite the chatterbox. You talk to me and Daddy, but nearly as much as you talk to your owl or Bailey. There are times if I wonder if you and Owl are fighting by the way you yell at it. With Bailey though, it's always sweet. If you could have Bailey by your side 24 hours a day, I think you would be in heaven.

You are such an amazing joy, Olivia. I've never been so happy and I love being your Mom.

Love,

Mama