4 months baby!

Time just continues to fly by.  Reid is already 4 months old and growing like a champ.  This month consisted of 2 1/2 weeks of Christian being gone for work and lots of Micah, Momma and Reid time.  And thank goodness Reid is getting easier to figure out because it made the long days by myself not quite as challenging.  The second week (in back-to-back weeks) Christian was gone I had contemplated heading down to STL to spend time with my parents, however given Reid's track record in the car just couldn't do it...but that same week, he really seemed to figure something out, and had me second guessing my decision, in a good way!  I'm still helping him to sleep for naps and nighttime, but he's definitely getting easier at putting down...minimal bouncing, shushing, patting, etc...and it gives me hope that maybe we won't have to do too much sleep training.  Though his nighttime sleep is quite suspect right now, so who knows.  Aside from that factor, I am loving this mom of 2 boys thing and am so blessed to be entrusted with raising them.  I only pray I can raise two boys that love the Lord and live their lives to honor Him.

Doctor stats:
Length:  25 7/8 inches (80%)
Weight:  15 pounds, 3 ounces (45%)
Head Circumference:  16 5/8 inches (70%) - what happened to our small headed little boy - 24%?? Something seems suspect here...

We went to a new doctor's office today, half the distance from our house as the other one, and I think I'm pleased with the practice thus far.  Time will tell, obviously, but I have no complaints after today.

Things to remember:

• how you found your voice this month and it's just so joyful to hear
• how you often coo when you're really happy - particularly after you've been quite hungry and then are satisfied
• how you like to do planks - getting up on all fours :)  you're just itching to crawl baby...all in due time!
• how you figured out rolling from your back to your belly this month, and haven't looked back
• how you have become much better about riding in your car seat...screaming doesn't ensue the entire time you are in the car now, only part of the time
• how Momma has been able to get out for a few runs this month with you and your big brother in the double Bob...finally putting it to use for its designed purpose
• how you have seem to overcome the 45 minute intruder, for the most part, most days - your napping consists of 3 naps, generally between 1.5 and 2 hours each
• how your nighttime sleeping, on the other hand, leaves little to be desired...that's our goal for month 5 baby Reid (or maybe just your mom and dad's goal) 'cause it's starting to take its toll...you'll be up anywhere between 2-4 times and I'm starting to be a walking zombie :)
• how you began sitting in the bumbo this month and tried out the exersaucer, although you're still a bit too little for that as of now
• how everything still continues to go to your mouth, and I think you've also starting teething, as you are drooling like crazy and you like to pull your bottom lip over your gums
• how mobile you've become in your crib, moving from the top to the bottow, side to side
• how content you are sitting in a seat in the garage while big brother plays outside, and how much you love being in the bjorn as well...anything to keep you close to a human body
• how your face just lights up with smiles when your Momma or Daddy walk in the room - and it just melts our hearts

We love you baby boy!  Happy 4 months!  We love the joy you bring to our lives and the bond we see growing already with you and Micah.  We are certainly looking forward to month 5 with you!