My Baby is 4 Months Old.

Can't believe my baby boy is 4 months old. My how time flies. It has been a FUN, FUN month with him. Everyday he does something new that amazes us - I can't believe how much he has changed in a month's time. This has by far been the funnest month with him. Everyone says its just going to get better - but I really can't imagine it being any better than it is now. He has definitely got mommy wrapped around his little fingers - with that sweet smile and big eyes. I don't know how I'll ever tell that boy 'NO' (I know I will....just can't imagine it now!). We feel so lucky and blessed that he came into our lives - he has brought us so much happiness and joy already, I can't imagine what the next months and years are going to bring. Happy 4-month birthday sweet boy. We love you!

Here's what Drew's like at 4-months old. Sorry for the laundry list, but I know it will help when doing his scrapbook.

-Weighs almost 18 pounds (17 pounds, 13 ounces). He's a big boy!

-He is officially teething!!! We can see his first tooth (on the bottom) poking through!

-Rolling over like crazy. He rolls over in his sleep every night now and for the most part sleeps on his stomach. We've tried to stop him, because it scares me a little for him to sleep on his tummy.....but we've failed at all our attempts. He is a persistent roller! Because of this we can't leave him anywhere unattended - not even for a second!

-Has become such a good little sleeper in his 3rd month. Right now he sleeps about 10 hours a night. This has been soooooooo nice!

-Laughing out loud - ALOT. He thinks mommy and daddy are really funny, especially when we play the 'getcha' game with him.

-Constant smiler. He smiles nearly everytime he sees mommy or daddy and every morning when he sees Angel.

-Loves his exersaucer. It will keep his attention for a LONG time (30 minutes plus).

-Stares at his hand and watches his fingers move. Its weird. He will do it for extended periods of time. Its like he's trying to figure out how he's making his fingers move.........

-Grasps for everything now - toys, burp clothes, mommy's hair, daddy's face, earrings, shirt - watch out!

-Starting to put EVERYTHING in his mouth. Drooling ALOT. Has to constantly wear a bib now. We've just figured out - its probably because he's teething!

-Loves to sit up like a big boy.

-Puts himself to sleep. We can lay him down in his bed awake and he will 1) either go to sleep immediately; or 2) lay there and talk/kick for a while and then fall asleep. I still like to rock him though. Its my favorite part of the night.

-Will take a pacifer now! This is a weird development because he wouldn't really take a pacifer until just recently. Angel bought him a new one (its for older babies - 6 months) and he LOVES it. I guess this is a good and bad thing.......

-Will lay in his crib watching his mobile forever.

-Baby Einstein fan.

-Loves 'razzing'.

-Enjoys tummy time now! Is lifting his head 90 degrees and moving his legs. He just can't get his round belly off the ground!!!!

-Very interested in what mommy, daddy, and cotton are doing - he just watches us. So cute.

-Loves riding in his stroller like a big boy. Trips to the mall and grocery store are much more enjoyable now for us too!

-Wearing 6-12 month clothes mostly - he's growing like a weed!

-Starting to try some solid foods - he has had rice, bananas, and apple sauce so far. He's not that impressed yet. Still prefers his bottle every 3 hours (6-8 ounces each time).

-Talking, talking, talking. I swear he has said ma-ma a couple of times.....maybe I'm imagining it. :) I can hear b, m, a, and g sounds when he talks. I think he's going to be a jabber jaws like his mommy.

I just feel like I'm leaving something out. If I remember, I will post later.
I haven't been able to take any pictures this week - we've been a sick, sick family. The tummy bug has gotten each of us.....not fun. I WILL take some pictures this weekend and post later. Hope everyone has a good weekend!