Four Months Old

Oh Elliot, my Elly-Belle, you are such a joy. I could snuggle with you all day. Your fuzzy little head fits perfectly under my chin, your hands clasp my neck, you drool on my shoulder...I love every minute with you, little girl.

You've just had your four month birthday and your daddy and I are amazed at how quickly you've grown. We had to stop using the bassinet by the side of our bed at night because you're much too long for it now. We've put you in a pack n' play instead, although getting you out of it in the middle of the night to feed you is not quite as easy. And speaking of getting up in the night...you've managed to sleep through five times now, although never consecutively. Are you just teasing me, or do you think you might try that again. Mummy really would love a full night's sleep every once in a while.

Here you are in the basinett with your favorite friend, your left foot. You often cuddle it up to you, or suck on your big toe. I think the night after I took this photo we realised you were just too long to sleep in here anymore.

At nap time in your crib, hugging your buddy LF again.

Did I mention that I think this is adorable?

At four months, you're a very smiley and happy little thing, although you definitely save your best smiles for Daddy. When he walks in the door at the end of the day, your entire face lights up as you beam at him, and he, of course, melts completely. You're also very, very fond of your brothers. I was reading them a bedtime story this evening with you in my lap facing us and we had to stop reading for a bit because you were laughing so much at William and Owen. We started laughing too because it was so cute. Actually, you're very good at making the boys laugh. If ever they're grumpy or annoyed, one look from you changes their attitude completely. They can be in mid-tantrum when suddenly they catch a look from you and can't help but coo and smile back.

Here we are at the park, wading your toesies in the water. You look so much like your brothers.

I love the rolls on your legs - all that middle of the night feeding is clearly doing you some good.

You've just discovered Jack and grin at him when he walks over to you. He's been hovering near you lately, possibly under the false impression that you might pet him or give him food.

But since you have recently started eating cereal (Dr Farine said I could start you off now, even though I waited until 5 1/2 months with your brothers), maybe Jackie-Jack will get some food off you soon. You make such a mess already that he could very well lick your face clean if you let him get too close. Here's a video of you, my love, having breakfast with your brothers. Bon Apetit!