Monday, March 16, 2015

Emery's 4th Month

Eats:  Every 4 hours, about 6 ounces...a mix of formula and breastmilk.  Still working on finding a balance that helps you gain weight consistently.  Luckily, you seem satisfied and happy--just a petite girl! 

Sleeps:  adorably!  You snooze with your sweet hands behind your head and rub your head to get to sleep.  It's precious!  You take 3 naps a day...about 2 hours for the first 2, and a catnap in the evenings.  Nighttime is another story.  You're up several (like 5 or 6 sometimes) times and need help settling back to sleep.  This makes for some sleepy parents!  

Wears: 3-6 month clothes, size 1 diapers, socks that never stay on your skinny feet 

Likes: watching everything!  You sit straight up in our laps so you can see everything, but your favorite is still brother.  I think you can't wait until you can play with him.  

Dislikes: being alone...you started to really notice this recently.  You'll fuss if you can't see someone, and sometimes if you can see us but we're not looking at you.  Princess needs attention! 

Milestones this month:
- your first snow (you don't like the cold, but you do like snow days when mommy is home!)
- more shots (yuck!)
- your first cold 
- your first laughs (when mommy tickled your ribs) 
- your first Valentine's Day (you made Daddy a card with your footprints) 

 Emme Kate,

You add so much fullness to our home, our lives, our family.  I know that we have so many fun times ahead.  As a matter of fact, I have to catch myself wishing away time, as I'm so excited to see you play with brother, to hear your first words, to see your little personality grow.  But I don't want to miss this time, either.  These moments are precious--when I get to snuggle you as you have midnight snacks, and you're not yet anxious to get off my lap and play.  I want to hide these moments in my heart, because I know they'll be gone too soon.   I thank God that we get to be your parents, and we love you so much! 

Love, Mommy

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