Month Four

Skylie,
Your dad thinks I'm biased, but I'm positive that you're the cutest baby that's ever lived.

This month you hit some great milestones.

You:

• Conquored your first bout of sickness like a pro. (Nov. 27-Dec. 1).
• Rolled over from your back to your stomach (Friday, Dec. 11).
• Slept a little better. On a good night you'll take your last feeding at 10:30 and sleep until 8:00.
• Rubbed a bald spot on the back of your head.
• Grew into your 3-6 month clothes (0-3 month clothes still fit, though).
• Usually go down for your naps and bedtime without much crying.
• Could care less about your bedtime routine (story, scripture, prayer, song), but we do it anyway.
• Suck on anything you can get in your mouth. On Sunday, December 13, I'd put you down for a nap and a few minutes later I heard what sounded like you sucking on your hand. That would've been a feat in itself, as you'd been swaddled in your "straight jacket". Not so; you'd wiggled over to the edge of your crib and were sucking on the bars. Your dad and I laughed really hard at that one.
• Love spitting up. Once while doing sit ups with you, you projected massive amounts targeted right at my face. I turned my head to dodge the bullet, so my hair got the uh, extra moisture. Thanks, kiddo.
• Smile. Coo. Talk. It's all so cute.
• Smile any time your dad holds you up to this red and white Christmas decoration that's by a mirror in the living room.
• Managed your longest car ride, ever (15 1/2 hours from Des Moines to Utah) like a champ.
• Like your independence.
• Aren't always pacified by your swing anymore, but you love when we'll walk around with you so you can look at the world.
• Still love bath time.
• Like to be the center of attention. When your dad and I are eating dinner, you like to be right in the action.
• Are so happy and alert! Often when I'm feeding you, you'll stop just to look up at me and smile. It totally melts my heart!

I wish I could freeze time and hold on to these moments a little longer. You've grown so fast, and it makes me sad to think that you're not my newborn anymore. At the same time I think that every day you get more fun, and I'm excited to watch you grow.

We love you!

Love,
Mom