Laura Is Four Months Old!

Like Dad said, Laura is getting so big, so fast. Where have the tiny infant days gone? While we can't give you a complete list of "Laura stats" yet (Dr. appointment to come on Aug. 10), here's the scoop on our little lovebug so far.

Height: 25 and 1/4 inches

Weight: 13 lbs., 1 oz.

Likes: Looking at trees, pulling hair, the word "boom!," chewing/sucking on her fingers, pacifier, rocking with her head on my shoulder, sitting in the Bumbo, zerberts on the tummy, linking rings, when we pretend to eat her, screaming (not in anger, just for fun), giggling.

Dislikes: Blankets and toys on her face (ahem, Dad), her scratchy cradle-cap covered head, early evening when she has not napped, the dining room at Ruttger's.

Laura has reached a milestone which she will only selectively repeat, rolling from her tummy onto her back. I have only seen it once or twice a few weeks ago, but I guess she finally gave a repeat performance today for Dad and Grandma Janelle. Last month I was bemoaning how horribly she was sleeping. It's better, but not great. She wakes up quite a few times at night, but usually it's just a quick pacifier intervention and then we're back to sleep. She's also napping, although she seems to prefer 3-4 short naps of 30 min. to an hour rather than the 2 long naps she "should" be taking. Any naps are good to me!

We also strongly suspect her first tooth is in the works. There is a LOT of drooling, chewing, poor nursing (and biting! ow!), and some fussiness. Poor Laura. I hope it holds off for a while because I think her big gummy smile is so cute! We are loving her so much; it's fun to see her develop skills and a little personality. I'm trying not to think about a month from now - school for me, daycare for her, boo-hoo-hoo.