Charley turned 4 months old on July 20th! I can't believe it. I know she is still so young, but I feel like I can't even remember where these last four months went...probably because my life has become a whirlwind these days with three kids. Summer is flying by! It is hard for me to believe that the stage of life we are in isn't permanent, because I feel like this is how my family will stay forever. Matt and I in our early thirties, a 5 year old, 2 year old and a baby... They are growing up so fast, and I can't even fathom what tomorrow will bring! Here are some stats on Charlotte's progress in babyhood:
- Length: 25 7/8 inches long (95% - WHAT? you say...yes, i have tall babies...oddly enough)
- Weight: 13 pounds 14 oz (55%)
- Has been rolling over since the 23rd of July...Back to Belly. She'll do it over and over again and then gets really upset that she can't go back. Hopefully we'll get belly to back down soon too!
- She is SUPER smiley! Probably my smiliest baby yet. Her whole face lights up
- She sleeps well, usually about four naps a day with a couple long ones in there. She goes to bed around 8:30-9 and sleeps til 7-8.
- She sucks her right thumb...like her momma did. I know its bad for her teeth, but I still think its cute.
- She drools A LOT. Her shirt, neck, face, and hands are always soaking wet. I'm waiting for teeth to pop through, because she is constantly drooling.
- She also spits up a lot. She's a messy girl all around I guess, which is why I'm putting off starting cereal for a month or so, because I know if she is this messy now, eating solids will make matters even worse!
- She can be content for a while, but she can also be cranky. Her cry has definitely gotten louder as the months have gone on.
- I still swaddle her at night with one arm out, but that will probably stop soon as I'm afraid she'll roll over and get stuck without having both arms out (that makes me sad...I love a swaddled babe).
- She still doesn't have a lot of hair. I'm curious to see how it comes in...curly or straight, brown or blonde.
- She does not really look like my other two kids. I think you can tell that she is their sibling, but she definitely has her own look. People have said they think she looks more like me, but I think she just looks less like Matt, but we will see.
- She "talks" and "sings" a lot, just like Molly did. I think she will be quite vocal.
- She puts everything in her mouth. Grant and Molly didn't do this a ton, so this is new for me. Anything she grabs goes right to her mouth.
- I love to make her giggle. Although its not a belly laugh so much, its an adorable giggle.
- She has strong legs and will stand up with my help. Grant did this, Molly did not.
- She scoots on her back, sometimes into furniture...ouch.
- She loves her brother and sister. They make her smile.
We love you Charley! It is so much fun watching you grow and change!
