Julianne is 4 months old!

Dear Julianne-

You have already completed 4 months of life! It seems like I was just sitting here writing about month 3. I think I said this last month too, but you are truly getting more and more fun everyday! You increasingly become more alert and aware of your surroundings and it is fun to watch you develop your personality. Your Daddy and I continue to be amazed that you are our daughter and feel humbled that the Lord has called us to be your parents. Below are some observations I have made this month, time will tell if you continue to hold these traits as you get older.

4 Month Stats (still a little petite thing):

Height 24.5 inches (50%)
Weight: 12 lbs. 11 oz. (40%)
Head Circumference: 15.5 inches (10%)

1. You love to build relationships:

Of course to seem to adore your Daddy and me, but you have another love around here and his name is Wubbs. He is a giraffe "Wubba Nub" you can hug and suck on and you are quite smitten with him. We take him just about everywhere.

You love people too and are very social. You smile the biggest when you see a new face and love when people come to the house. You also love the "baby" in the mirror. This month your "Cita" (my mom) came to visit and it was fun for both of you. She hadn't seen you since you were 3 weeks old so it was fun to watch you get reacquainted.

2. You are very curious:

You are constantly trying to figure things out......

3. You have determination seen in how much you hate Tummy Time:

Along with many babies you HATE Tummy Time. I wasn't making you do it that often since it makes you so mad, but realized I was holding you back. Once I got you to do it regularly though you were so determined to end it you rolled over! I am sorry you are not a fan of it, but I make you do it anyway because I love you. I am sure this is just the first of many things that will fall in this category. 

we start out ok....

Sometimes you just roll over to get out of it....

More often you make the "mad face"and drool/spit up a lot......

Then you make the "really mad" face.....at this point I usually help you roll over

4. You love to put fingers in your mouth. This is relatively new for you and not uncommon, but will note it just the same. 

We are excited to see what next month brings! We love you baby girl!

Mommy and Daddy

Julianne is 3 months old!

Dear Julianne-

You are 3 months old! So much has changed in this last month it is hard to know where to begin. Life with you is getting more and more fun each day. You are constantly discovering things and it is a joy to watch! You are awake a lot more during the day and interact with us constantly. I would call this the month of firsts and I would like to highlight a few for you.

1. Your First Wedding

Your Daddy and I regretted it later, but we took you to a wedding this month. It isn't that we didn't enjoy your company there, it was just a bit difficult to keep you happy during the event. We spent the ceremony in the cry room at the church and your Daddy and I took turns rocking you in your car seat during the reception. I think we will wait to take you to another wedding when you can actually enjoy yourself.

2. Your First Giggle

You giggled first for Daddy one day when we met him for lunch at Chich Fil A. I was a little disappointed I missed it since I was getting straws for us, but glad your Daddy got to experience a "first" with you and can't wait to hear it myself. I hear you are a sweet giggler.

3. Your First Easter

Last Sunday we celebrated your first Easter! On the way to church we had a long talk about why we celebrate Christ's resurrection. You looked beautiful in your pink Easter dress Gran got you and ivory sweater. During our talk in the car you seemed to be very focused on what I was saying but it turned out you were working on a nasty diaper. Unfortunately it was a total blow out mess all over the pretty pink bloomers you had on. Oh well......a quick diaper change in the car trunk and we were back in business.

4. Your First Full night of sleep!

This month you began sleeping 8-10 hours at night and seem to have made it a habit! I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to get all of those consecutive hours of sleep. You will not understand this until you have a baby one day but I will voice my delight just the same.

5. Your first love of outdoors

Before this month it seemed you were indifferent to your environment. Now you certainly have a preference to the outdoors. There have been times when you have been fussy and as soon as I step outside you instantly calm down. I think all of the sights and sounds fascinate and sooth you. It is great for me too since I love being outside this time of year as well.

6. Your first realization we own a dog

You have become aware of Wesson and seem to like him fine. He likes you too and loves to sit near you while you play. I have also noticed when you go down for your naps he heads to his bed for a snooze as well. I think y'all may be best friends one day.

Looking back on this month I am again reminded how quickly it has past. You are growing and changing so fast baby girl! I love seeing you discover new things everyday and am trying to cherish this time when you are small. It won't last long!

Love,
Mommy