Chubs: month four

 

The littlest is four months, and time. is. flying. She is now just over 14 pounds and 2 feet long, which puts her in the 61st percentile for weight and 36th percentile for height.  Due to continued middle of the night feedings, our little shrimp is packing on the lbs and we enjoy watching her milky white round tummy expand with each week that passes.  Recently she surprised us by sleeping from 9pm - 6am, but most nights she wakes around 2 am for a feeding and then again at 5.  And, while she may have forgotten she can do such long stretches, I have not and will gently encourage her in that direction.  She continues to be very social, smiling at anyone willing to chat with her.  She is ticklish under the chin, and offers up the cutest chuckle during bath time when I slip my soapy hand across her chubby neck.  She is experimenting with her voice and is very intentional with her sounds.  She keenly observes the little man and appreciates the sweet melodic original songs he sings for her, but is quick to become fretful when big brother produces loud sounds (i.e. tiger roars) or cries too loudly in her presence.  She is quickly soothed by the little lady and always appreciates being in her company.  She enjoys laying on her back and is greatly amused by her play mat.  Playing independently suits her.  While she appreciates being fussed over, she enjoys quiet moments of solitude.  She has not yet rolled over, but has begun moving her body across her play mat, and is able to spend more time on her tummy especially if in front of a mirror.  Her bright eyes track very well, and are quick to lock in on her mama.  She and I share a very special bond, and she knows it full well.

Just this weekend I was reflecting on our life and all that is beautiful about it.  Our lives are better because of June.  It blesses me greatly to observe the little man in his role as big brother, and already I can appreciate the bond that she and the little lady will have.