4 Month Stats

Height: 26 inches - 90th percentile
Weight: 16 pounds 13 ounces - between 75th and 90th percentile
Head circumference was 90th percentile... I wonder where you got that!

Mills does NOT like shots, and I do NOT like taking him to get them.

4 Months

Mills-

Where has the time gone? I cannot believe you are 4 months old already!
Yes, I realize you will both kill me for this picture done the road. I'm afraid there are many more cousin baths in your future, though.

I can't believe how big you are. You love your Bumbo and sitting up like a big boy. If I hold you in my lap, you immediately start grabbing onto me and pulling yourself up to a standing position.

This is your favorite toy. We stole it from Grandmother and Granddaddy's house after you kicked like crazy the first time we laid you in front of it. When you kick the bottom it makes toys spin above your head. You get so proud of yourself and think it's just hilarious every time you kick it.

You have become OBSESSED with your dad. When I hold you, you strain and strain until you can see him, then you just stare at him. Even though I get a little jealous, it's pretty precious. I have to admit he feels the exact same way about you.

Another one of your favorites - your Johnny Jump-Up. You just kinda hang right now and move back and forth a little, but you love it.

I promise you wear clothes and not just pajamas all the time. You have had a stomach bug for 4 days now, and you also have two teeth coming in. (We just keep breaking all kinds of interesting medical standards). Even though we've both been spending a lot of time in pjs, you've been such an angel. I cannot stand that you feel bad, but you've been so sweet and loving. Also, thanks to Aunt Emily for your duck. You love to rub him on your face and snuggle with him.

This smile still melts my heart each and every time you flash me one... which is about every 2 seconds. Don't get me wrong, especially through this illness and teething, you still have your screaming moments, but for the most part you are such a happy baby.

You've gotten to the point where you will "talk" to me and make razzing noises when I do. I'm sure if someone walked into our house, they would think I was insane (note the previous video). I am constantly singing loudly or making crazy noises to get a giggle out of you.

Our 4 month "well" visit has been pushed to next week due to the bug, so stats will come later. We also go Monday to the allergist--it's gonna be a rough week!

My Sweet Boy

Cracking Up

Turning 4 months old is soo funny! You also rolled over today for the first time. You haven't done it again, but at least I know you can do it.

Class of 2029

Decatur has had a baby boom to say the least, and we are still waiting on several to be born! It was wild, but the moms had so much fun getting all the precious little ones together today. Mills is going to have such a great class, and I feel so blessed that I love all these babies' parents. It is going to be a blast to watch them grow up together.


Andrew Ward, Kennedy Price, Kitty Ashwander, Jackson, Mills, and Townes WorleyAndrew, Jackson, Kennedy, Kitty, Mills, and Wynn ColeMills LOVES him some Kitty! Cousin Caroline giving Mills some sugar.Juicy snoozing away

Cousin stroller time Worn out from all that partying

I finally got Kitty in her onesie a few nights ago!

Catching Up

Mills,

I have been so busy loving life with you that I haven't blogged in awhile. So much has gone on!

First, we found out after spending about 5 hours in the ER the night before Thanksgiving that you are severly allergic to cow's milk. It was the most scared I have ever been in my life. However, since I have totally quit eating dairy, life has changed drastically. The doctor told me the milk I was eating was tearing up your stomach and that is why you were crying so much and not sleeping. I hope and pray that you grow out of your allergy, but the doctor told us that he had only seen a reaction as bad as yours once in 15 years. I guess time will tell. Now you are a new baby! You smile and laugh constantly and have been sleeping through the night for several weeks. You are such a joy, and my life has never been more fun.

You are 16 weeks today! I absolutely cannot believe how fast time has gone by. It is insane. I also saw today that a tooth has broken through your bottom gums. You have been drooling and chewing on EVERYTHING like crazy. Even though I knew it was too early, I really believed you were getting a tooth... I was right!

You are not a tiny baby anymore. You love to stand and sit up and are really reaching for everything you can get your chubby little hands on. However, (when I'm not trying to get you to sleep fast) you let me rock you to sleep like a baby, and we just stare at each other for about 20 minutes. It's my favorite time of the day.

You spent New Year's Eve with Aunt Lissy and the boys. She said that you danced and watched the boys all night. It amazes me to watch you watching children. You just love to take in every move they make. I love watching you grow and change.. I just wish it would slow down a little!

Christmas

Mills,

Your first Christmas was so much fun. You loved being around your family and cousins and looking at all the lights. Our house looks like ToysRus exploded inside, but it was so memorable. Amazingly your first Christmas was a white one! We woke up to a good bit of snow Christmas morning.