Madison Ashley: 4 Months

Stats:

-Weighs 13 pounds 13 ounces per her doctor on 9/15 (42nd percentile)

-Are 24.25 inches (42nd percentile)

-Are in size 2 diapers and mostly 3-6 month clothing; you can just now fit it newborn size shoes (you have Mommy's small feet)

-Bedtime is around 8pm and you sleep continuously until we wake you around 7 am 

-Eating approximately 7.5 ounces of breastmilk every 4 hours during the day

Since last month you:

-Got to meet your new little bestie, William Baker Mazhari! You don't know it yet, but you are going to be forced to be friends! 

-Are giggling. I think you did a little bit of this at 3 months, but it is so much more now!

-Are smiling so much more every day. It is so obvious that you recognize your Mommy and Daddy with your smiles

-Started at school on August 24th and the first day was really tough for both of us; however, after day one you have done really really well. You seem to really like your teachers and they always tell us you are one of the happiest/easiest babies they have ever had! Makes me feel much better knowing that you are not crying your head off at school all day. I continuously check my email waiting for that picture or two from your school....I love seeing your sweet, smiling face!!

-You already were pretty vocal; however, this past month you have taken it to a whole new level. No Mama of Dada yet, but you seem to be getting pretty close!

- You try to sit up on your own but can't quite do it yet. I think it will happen in the next month or so.

-Continue to LOVE your exersaucer and now LOVE your Kick n Play Gym. You can batt/grab the toys and enjoy the attached mirror. 

-You can now grab toys and have an interest in them. Your favorite toy is the Manhattan  Winkel Rattle. 

-Are currently experiencing your first cold.  I hate seeing you sick, but you have been such a trooper and still sleep through the night (even sick).

-Can roll from your back to your side easily and can roll from your tummy to your back. 

-Our current nicknames for you: love bug, bug de love, Madisoon (with a French accent...I don't know)! 

Madison, I didn't think it was possible, but we love you even more than we did previously. You are the greatest joy that I have ever known. I can't wait for the many firsts we will have with you this fall/winter!! Happy 4 months sweetheart!!