10.01.2010

4 months!

Yes, it's true. Clara is already 4 months old! where does the time go? Here is a little picture journey of the past couple of weeks:

Yay! this was taken on her 4 month b-day :)

smiling more and more!

she's seen so many people! Here's Clara with her Grandma Kathi and Great Grandma Elsie

She even got to meet her Great Great Grandma Honey Bea! She's 98 years old and still going strong!

She hung out with her Great Mema

She tolerates tummy time but really prefers to be held

took her first nap on her stomach (and actually takes a lot of naps like this)

Finally got to meet her favorite Auntie Sheels! We love her

and sat in the bumbo for the first time... which she liked more than it appears :)

Clara at 4 months old you:
-are such a happy and chill baby!
-loooove to suck/mawl your fingers and fists
-are still eating about every 2.5-3 hours and weigh almost 14 lbs! We are loving breastfeeding. it is such a special time for the two of us... although you're starting to get distracted at times.
-are up and down with your naps :) sometimes you do great in your crib and other times will only sleep if mom or dad is cuddling you. Daddy noticed that you always like to hold on to our shirts when we're cuddling-- so sweet!
-sleep for about 7-8 hours at night, eat, and then sleep for another 3ish hours. this has actually been hit or miss the last week or so and i'm not sure why.
-are sooo strong! you love to stand on our laps and can hold your head up very well when on your tummy
-smile at us all the time. all we have to do is make a silly noise or smile at you and you respond with that sweet gummy smile and sometimes a little giggle.
-every time you sleep in your bed, you end up rotating sideways.
-the other night you woke up and started talking so sweetly in the dark. your dad and i just laid there and listened to your sweet voice.
-really like laying on your changing table and talking to daddy.
-love looking at trees. whenever we're outside, you are mesmerized by the leaves blowing in the wind.
-are still loooving your baths. it's such a relaxing time for you.
-are very close to rolling over and finding your toes. This will be so exciting!!

sorry for the long post! hopefully everybody feels caught up now!!

3 comments:

em said...

love her in purple!!!! she's such a delight and you are such great parents. so thankful to be a part of your lives!

Maryn Forney said...

oh my gosh callie, she is soooo precious!!!

Hannah said...

what a cutie! it was sooooooo wonderful to see you and b and baby clara - thanks again for making the trip up to see me! i love seeing you 2 as parents. clara's a blessed girl!