4 Months: General Update

Penny rang in the new year with a bang turning a whole 4 months old! We had her well baby check up on the 2nd and everything went great (aside from the fact that she screamed practically the whole exam, but I digress...). She is 14 lbs 1 oz (60th percentile) and in the 60th percentile for height, but I don't remember what it is (bad mommy!).

It's difficult for me to see sometimes since I am with her every day, but she is changing constantly in the things she is doing and the way she interacts with the world. So here's just a little bit about Penny and what she's up to lately:

• Sleeping: We have finally weaned her from the swaddle AND she is learning to go to sleep on her own without half an hour of rocking and walking around. This. Is. Huge. She is not sleeping through the night completely yet, but she usually only wakes to feed a couple times. All in due time, I guess.

• In related news, she can very easily roll over from back to front, and often does so in the crib and ends up sleeping on her belly. Who knew my little girl who HATES tummy time would end up being a belly sleeper. 
• Feet are fun. Toes are even funner.
• She loves those crinkly toys... I need to get more.

• Her current favorite song is Manamana by the Sesame Street. Youtube it and you will never get it out of your head ever again. Ever.
• She is still smiling and giggling, especially when I blow raspberries on her belly.
• A week ago, the activity mat and swing were OUT, but they are now back IN as acceptable activities. She also enjoys the ExerSaucer and still tolerates the bumbo for a while.

• She is currently wearing 6-9 month clothing (mostly because of height).

• We very recently started tasting baby food purees and she LOVES them. So far we have tried sweet potatoes and peas. It makes for a lot of laundry on my part, but it's a fun adventure for both of us.

I could go on forever I guess. Can't wait to see what the next few months will bring us!