QUIT GROWING, DANGIT!

4 Month Stats: 
Length: 26 inches
Weight: 12 lbs 6.8 oz

Dear Elsie, 

You are such a smiley, happy little baby! I honestly don't know how I got so lucky. You've been rolling over from front to back for about three and a half weeks now, and you've started to try to army crawl. You know how to roll from your back to your tummy, but you have no desire whatsoever to do so. You love to blow spit bubbles, laugh your little belly laugh, and squeal at the top of your lungs. About a week ago, you discovered your little feet and grab onto them whenever you can. You've also discovered that you can manipulate mom and dad - way to go, smarty pants! 

You absolutely love music, and you sing. I know people think I'm crazy for saying that my 4-month-old baby can sing, but you can! You hum along when I play your favorite songs - I can't wait until you have words to put with your little hums. Dad is so excited for that, too, because he's convinced that you two are going to sing lots and lots of duets together. 

Other things you love: bath time, story time, and being outside. Oh, and bananas. But you don't get any more of those till you learn to like your veggies. 

We are working on teaching you German - so far I think you're doing great. I mean, you've already got all the growling and gagging sounds down... now you just need to combine those sounds with words and you're set! 

Anyway, you're pretty much the most amazing, most advanced baby ever. Obviously. 

As far as the ongoing diaper count is concerned, you have gone through 714, with another pack of 180 open and about halfway gone. You're in size 2's - your time in size 1's was short lived. I think you'll be in this size for a while, though. Oh, and you had your first massive blowout a few weeks ago. I mean, it was on the walls and everything. Pretty gross. 

So to sum it all up: you are smart, curious, lovely, funny, goofy, and perfect in every way. I don't think I could love you any more than I do if I tried. My heart is so full of love for you... it's the most amazing, phenomenal feeling knowing that you are mine. I am blessed to be your mama. I love you, Elsie Lyn. 

Love, 

Mom

21 comments:

Chrissy said...

She is beautiful!! Happy Sunday xxx

Greta said...

Such a pretty little thing! And love that chin dimple - so precious. :)

Breenah A said...

So cute! And it's crazy how much more expressive she is compared to when I saw her!

Kelly said...

What a beautiful baby!!!!
She's so smiley and so expressive, it's wonderful you have such a happy baby :(
I love that you're keeping track of her diaper count.

Katrin said...

Aww, she is so adorable! Hope you are having a happy Sunday!

Rebecca said...
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Rebecca said...

She is soo super beautiful!!! What a darling little girl. She'll be one before you know it

Laynah said...

What a pretty little thing. Haha I love that you have a diaper count!

rooth said...

My goodness, she is growing so fast. And blowout on the walls???

Andrea @ Love is... said...

Gah, she is so adorable!! I love all your pictures & videos on IG of her. Always makes me smile! = )

jessica said...

She is so beautiful!!! I can't believe she is 4 months already! Can't wait for my first big blowout experience, LOL! I may regret the white changing table and white changing pad cover!!!

RadiantKristen said...

How in the world is she 4 months old already??? And almost 13 lbs!!!

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Holy cow she's getting so big!

Natalie | Mrs. Janney | said...

What a long, lean baby!! Henry is 26.5 inches, but weighs 18 lbs. :)

She is so cute!!

Postcards from Rachel said...

Her eyes are big and beautiful and that smile is PERFECT!

Chantele Cross-Jones said...

Thank you so much for the comment on my blog, sorry it took me so long to message back. Your blog is great and your little one is just adorable!

Daisy Dayz

Amy Harris said...

haha brooks seems like a giant compared to her! she has the best eyes :) and i agree.. babies grow WAY TOO FAST!!
love//amy

Kndbbdjk said...

I'm so looking forward to this part of my life coming up :)

Leslie said...

Aww, I love this!! Sweet girl! Can't believe our babies are on their way to being 5 months old :( We tried oatmeal for the first time last night. I can't wait to start fruits and veggies!!

T&S said...

Just beautiful!

XO Lourdes

Unknown said...

So Friggen cute !, ahh i love babies

xo Jenn