4 Months

Dear Emma,

You turned 4 months old 8 days ago. I'm pretty sure your brother got a blog post the very second he turned one month older. I hope you know that Mama being late with your letter doesn't mean I love you any less. It just means that our lives are so filled up to the top with fun stuff going on, I don't always have a moment to sit down and write. But I'm always thinking of you no matter what I do and I love you more each and every day.

Now that you are 4 months old you get to do even more fun stuff. We got out the Jumpy thing for the doorway and the Exercaucer. How you love both of those! Being able to stand up and play with all sorts of toys- all while screeching and watching what's going on... you couldn't be happier! You are absolutely enthralled with your big brother. You like to watch his every move and he is so happy to provide your entertainment. His favorite thing to do for you is jump on the bed while you lie back on the pillows and watch. He's only landed on you once or twice and you didn't seem to mind! Oh the joys of being the second child. Mama and Daddy aren't so over the top protective of you like we probably were with Jack.

Your hair has really changed in the past 4 months. It has gone from very black to very light brown. It still gets curly after your bath- we'll see if that continues! Your eyes are the prettiest shade of blue- but sometimes I wonder if they won't start turning just a little hazel like your Mama's. You have really started grabbing for toys and brining everything into your mouth. Jack gets such a kick out of showing you new baby toys he has found in the toy basket. Your favorite by far is the giraffe that Jack also loved. You are up to about 8 ounces every feeding now. You are probably more than ready to start some baby cereal, but we'll have to wait for the ok from Dr. Ubell. We had been giving you prune juice every couple of days to keep things consistent if you know what I mean... that's gotten much better lately!

You are a joy in our lives, Emma. We are thankful to have you happy and healthy in our family. We love you.

Love,

Mama and Daddy-O and Jack