Four Months Old!

Our little girl is growing so fast! We've had so much fun with her this past month, watching her grow and learn every day. She's now rolled from her back to belly once, and belly to back a handful of times, although she's gotta be naked to do any rolling at all! She's laughing a lot--tonight at dinner, we sat her down on the table next to us, and for some reason, she thought it was the funniest thing ever! She gave a good hearty laugh, which made Todd and I laugh, which made her laugh more! She's giving out many smiles and likes it when we blow on her tummy and kiss her cheeks. She thinks it's really funny when mom sings skitamarink-ka-dink-ka-dink (or how ever you spell that!) and she could (and does!) stroll for hours with dad.

Sleeping has been a bit of a mixed bag this month. She sometimes gives us NINE consecutive hours, and other nights, she's up every 3-4. We can't really figure out a pattern to that, but just try to take advantage when she's feeling generous. Naps have started to even out though. She takes a couple shorter naps in the morning, and a long 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon.

I started back to work this month, and so she and Todd get to have long days together, just the two of them. They both seem to be doing well with that, and, although my first day back to work was really tough, it's getting easier to be away. It does feel good to be back with patients and feeling productive, in a non-mommy way.

She has her 4 month appt next Monday...we'll get to see how much she weighs now, and of course, more vaccinations.

I'll leave you with some more lovely pictures of Kate: