Spencer: Four Months

How is it possible that I fall more in love with you each day.  I look at your sweet face when you go to bed and honestly can't wait to hold you again in the morning.  I never thought my love would grow so deep as it has for you.  

At four months old, you are the happiest, sweetest baby.  You simply love to interact, smile, and talk with everyone.  You are certainly a mama's boy right now.  As long as you can see me everything is okay but you'd much prefer if I was holding you.  You LOVE watching your brother play with his toys, dance, or you like when he reads his books to you.  And you like when daddy throws you in the air and kisses your neck.  You laugh really loud.  You've also found your little voice and can make some very high pitch squeals.  Yikes!  But you are not fond of riding in the car.  In fact it is the worst part of the day.  You basically cry the whole time.  We think it is because you can't see anyone while facing backwards.  As soon as we open the car door and you can see us again, you are fine.  Don't worry little buddy, we didn't leave you back there all by yourself.

You are growing so much.  You're over 17 lbs.  We call you chunky monkey and brick house.  Soon enough you'll surpass Colin.  He is only 7.5 lbs heavier than you right now.  Obviously you're a champ at eating!

You've been doing so well with sleeping.  You go to bed between 7:30-8:30pm.  You wake up around 2-3am, take a bottle and then go back down until 6-7am.  It's wonderful!  I'm so proud of you and thankful that you are a good sleeper!  Napping is hit or miss.  You tend to take a shorter morning nap and then an afternoon nap with a little cat nap after dinner.  I prefer a good nighttime sleeper over a naptime sleeper.  So keep it up buddy!

You still haven't rolled over but if the wind blew, you'd go over.  You teater-totter on your side quite often but just haven't made the move to your tummy on your own.  You love sitting in the highchair while Mama works in the kitchen.  You like to see what's going on and watch everything.  We talk and sing and you smile and laugh.  It's the best.

Now that the weather is warm, we can play outside and take more walks.  I'm sure you'll love the outdoors-- your brother sure does!  You like to watch him at the park or playing in Grandpa and Grandma's yard.  You are very curious little man!  And I LOVE it!

XOXO Mama