I meant to write these each week.... Maybe every 2 or 3?
Noteworthy things occurring involve nearly rolling over! You are so close to rolling over both ways. When we start you out on your stomach you scrunch your legs under you and twist sideways. The only thing keeping you from flipping right over is your stabilizing arm that you keep firmly perpendicular to your body. When on your back, you like to arch back and look at what's behind you (most often and inconveniently during diaper changes). You've come so close to rolling over multiple times, but as soon as you start to tip you straighten back out. You also engage in adorable back time, where you grab your toes and try to put them in your mouth. Sometimes you do this while rolling onto your side. We've recently implemented 10-15 minutes of clothes/diaper free playtime in the morning and evenings so you can roll around without restrictions. Thank goodness we registered for a waterproof babypad!
You've become a lot more vocal as well, and it's a lot of fun to hear you chattering away and realize you are making noises at dad or me. And!!! You've become quite the little snuggle bug. ESPECIALLY when you're sleepy or have just woken up. I think this is due, in part, do your ever-increasing ability to use your hands and arms and pull things close to you. Your hair continues to grow (a blondish red color), and you have the funniest little fuzz-halo in the sun. I love rubbing my face on your head right after you've woken up. As dad would say, "Oxytocin!!!"
We've been doing some practice sitting time with you this week. After the first couple of sideways falls, you caught on pretty quick. You tend to lean forward and slightly over one knee, and seem to enjoy rolling sideways from that position.
We also introduced your first ever solid food! You've been very curious when we eat and lean forward with an open mouth. So, after doing a little research, we decided to start with oatmeal, rice, and avocado. Avocado is the only one we've actually given you, but it seemed to be a hit. We've decided to let you decide when and what to eat (within reason), and promise not to "force" new foods. BUT we are going to introduce vegetables and blander foods first, mwahaha. We'll be waiting on the sweeter fruits for awhile.
We had your four month immunizations last week and you were a champ. You cried for less than 2 minutes and resumed your "normal" schedule that day.
Speaking of schedules.... You are now sleeping 7pm-4:30/5am about 2 nights in a row. And then you wake up around 1 or 3 that third night. But it is a definite improvement from what it used to be! And you usually wake up for a nursing and quick change and then go back down for another hour or two. Naptime is a work in progress. We've adjusted you to a 3.5-4 hour schedule and are trying to figure out how to space your naps. Right now we have a 2 hour nap in the late morning and early afternoon, but flounder a bit in the late afternoon. You are not a fan of catnaps but you drag a little during that last wakeful stretch.
Lastly, we got you a new convertible carseat this week that should last you until you're 65 pounds. You seem to like it a little better; it's more padded and puts you up a little higher in the car.
We love you so much and are excited to see what things you'll be up to next.
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