four months

Yesterday was my little Sweet Pea's four month birthday!

I simultaneously dread and love writing these child-update posts.

I love documenting where they are, the new things they're doing.

I dread trying squish their lovely and charming,

many-faceted personalities into words.

Right now Sweet Pea...

has promoted from sleeping in her cradle to her crib in the Nook

lies in bed peacefully watching her mobile until she falls asleep

is beginning to have definite morning and afternoon naps

still likes to be swaddled to sleep

makes happy noises when she hears me coming to get her up

"launches" herself into being picked up by arching her back,

flailing her arms, and kicking her legs

is staying awake for longer periods of time

likes playing with a variety of toys

gets bored if she's in one position or playing with one toy too long

thinks it's hilarious when Little Man jumps

holds up her head with great stability

enjoys sitting up to play and look around

loves to stand with help

discovered and plays with her toes

is fascinated by studying hands

delights Brother by holding onto his fingers

still loves music

has been waking up at about 6 for the past few mornings and singing

has a sweet clear singing voice

(which is different than her talking voice)

as well as a funny little Louis Armstrong impression voice

has a charming dimple in her left cheek

loves to cuddle

hangs on tightly when held upright against someone's shoulder

has a way of charming us all