4 MONTHS OLD!!

It is hard to believe that I am already 4 months old! My first year is 1/3 over! I have grown so much in the past few weeks, my parents think I have grown another inch since mid-July (as evidenced by the fact that my 6-9 mo. onesies are ALREADY looking like scoopnecks because they are stretched so tight).

I have a new exersaucer (pic above) that I like to sit in and play with the toys. I mostly lean forward and taste each of them, and they make noises in response. I really like sitting up or standing (with help), so I can see all the neat things going on. I giggle every time I see one of my dogs pass, they are the most fun to watch.

I started daycare on Monday - The New School Montessori Center in Holly Springs. My first day was a little confusing for me - my lower lip quivered and my eyes filled with tears when Daddy dropped me off on Monday. But I am slowly warming up to the place, there are lots of playmats on the floor and mobiles on the ceilings. Ms. Michelle told Mommy that I am one of the biggest flirts she's ever seen - I like to lay down beside the boys on the mat. When they roll away, I cry until I get moved back beside them!

Since starting daycare, I have been a little more cuddly at home, much to my parents' delight. In the picture above, Mommy and I are relaxing with a bottle and a blanket.

Now, I am not very happy that this picture has ended up on my blog, but Mommy insists it is so cute that she wanted to share. Apparently, the trick to tummy time is to allow me to combine it with naked time, then I have no complaints!! My hair is coming in really fast, as you can see here also.

Here is what else is new at 4 months:
- I have had a few tastes of rice cereal with a spoon
- I like doing crunches and can hold my head in the air for 30 seconds or more
- I am in a toddler carseat
- I am drooling a ton and love teething rings, but no teeth yet
- I can hold toys and shake them
- I can take my pacifier out of my mouth (and sometimes put it back in)
- I am ticklish on my belly and will giggle

Well, that's all this week!