Jenni Marie Mommy To Be: I hope I never forget... 4 Months

You are 4 months old now! Such changes have happened in the past month! Here are some of the things I hope I never forget...

The discovery of voice. You've been cooing and making noises for a long time now, but recently you've figured out that you are making the noise. It's so much fun to hear your vocal experiments. Also, you've started saying consonates. I've heard a few "M" sounds, so maybe momma will be your first word...
How much you LOVE toys with squeakers in them. Seriously kiddo, you love the squeaker noise. I don't know if it's because you think your toys are talking to you or if it's just the noise, but you heart them!
The thrill you get out of your swing. Gone are the day when you would nap in your swing, but since we've sat the seat up and rotated it to move in a more traditional swing motion, you love swinging and playing.
The way you want someone/anyone to watch you play. You're so social little one! You can be happy playing just about anywhere as long as someone is watching you and talking to you. Although, sometimes mommy can get a couple of minutes when you talk to your mobiles. (Which you still love!)
The way you're sleeping like a big baby in your crib all night long. It's like you were waiting for your crib. You knew almost instantly that it was your bed and have been happy to sleep there ever since.
Your drooling up a storm. We thought you might be teething, but the doctor told us you weren't... It's cute mostly, but you can soak an outfit, burp cloth, or shoulder in no time!
Drive by cuddles. Yes, little smarty, you've figured out how we put you to sleep and have been resistant to sleep a couple of times. You still want to cuddle, but hate to miss anything, which results in drive by cuddling. You put your head in for a few minutes them pop it up suddenly.
How early your bedtime has shifted. You are no longer a night owl. Bedtime happens between 9-9:30 (I'm sure earlier if mommy could get it together and get you home sooner to get ready). You've also stopped napping good (you only sleep for 45 min. at a time), but we're trying to get that back on track.
Your sweet smile. You no longer rest or sleep in crowds. You can't nap until you've smiled at everyone in the room or area. I have to separate you from crowds so you'll settle for a nap. My little socialite!
How much you love being outdoors. You love to sit on the big swing at Gammy's house. In fact, you'll usually stay out there until you nod off to sleep. You love looking at trees and feeling the breeze. An outdoorsy stroll is right up your alley.
The way you need to hold my hand in the car. You hate car rides, but are able to tolerate them with your pacifier and my hand. I love feeling your sweet hands holding mine.
The way you still love to kick your little legs all the time. You're so muscular already! We dream about what you'll do with those kicks... Soccer? Dance? Karate? Track and Field? Maybe nothing? Time will tell...
The way you still fit into 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. You're a little too long for some of the 3-6 month sleepers (the brands that run small) but in those brands you can still wear the onsies and shorts/pants/skirts.
Your cute little hands. You've gotten pretty good control over your hands now, but still have a hard time getting things into your mouth, which you are inevitably trying to do now. You also like to bring your hands together and look at them.
Your cute little feet. You've been grabbing your feet more often and are tickled pink if we kiss your toes when you show them to us.
How you hate tummy time still. I honestly don't think you're going to get over this anytime soon. I think you'll learn to crawl from the sitting position. You throw a temper tanturm after every tummy session and are mad for awhile (and will tell everyone about it).
How good you are at standing. The doctor said you stand like a 6 month old!
That you still wake up happy. You usually take a minute or two to yourself before letting us know you're awake, but you always have a sweet smile for us when we come get you!
Your facination with the world around you. You no longer get overwhelmed by everything. In fact, you love looking at everything and meeting new people.

But mostly, baby girl, I hope I remember to slow down and enjoy life with you. I'm not a picture taker, but I try to remember to get some first moments... I'm incredibly proud of you and love you with all me heart!!

~Mommy

Here are some photo's of you this past month: