The months are just flying faster and faster, and we are trying to soak up every second with you!! I can't believe you are 4 months old today! As I was getting you ready for the day, I told you the story of your birth day...what a good day it was! We can't believe that it's already been 4 months since that day. You've grown and changed SO much, and have already brought us such joy. We have to pinch ourselves sometimes, realizing that you are ours, and that there is so much more in store for us!! It brings tears to my eyes...life with you just keeps getting better! We've had another great month. Here are some highlights...
You celebrated Thanksgiving...
The "holiday season" is officially underway, and we loved having you a part of our Thanksgiving. We didn't have to think hard to think about what we are most thankful for...YOU!! We had a great time celebrating with you! The three of us went over to Grammy and Grampy's for the day. We had a wonderful time! The dress code was stretchy pants, which we happily went along with! The weather was gorgeous, so we were able to take you out geocaching with Auntie Gracia and Ty. We didn't even wear coats! We spent the rest of the day feasting and watching the Packers win yet another game...woo hoo!! At dinner time, you were literally the centerpiece of our dinner. We put you in your Bumbo seat and set you in the middle of the table. You smiled and gabbed and enjoyed watching the rest of us eat. What a great day!
You had some Christmas/holiday fun...
We have an annual tradition with Mom's side of the family (specifically the Brostes) of making lefse sometime around Thanksgiving/Christmas. This year you got to join in the fun! It was just you, me, daddy, and Grandma and Grandpa, but it was lots of fun. You enjoyed swinging in your swing while we rolled, and cooked the lefse. While we were making the lefse, the first snow of the season fell. You loved looking out the window and the snow falling and looked genuinely bewildered at what you saw. Too cute.
Another special tradition with Mom's family is our annual trip to the tree farm to cut down our Christmas tree. I (Mom) did it every year growing up, even when I was as young as you! It was perfect this year...we had a picturesque snowfall the night before, making it feel very much like Christmas time. We have been going to the same tree farm for the last few years. It's a great little place. One of the best parts is that Santa is there! You met Santa and sat on his lap. You didn't last too long before crying, but it sure was cute. Then, we bundled you in your little bear suit, put you in the Baby Bjorn, and set out for the fields. We tromped through the fields to find a perfect tree. You had so much fun you fell asleep...right there in the Bjorn out in the cold and snow! It was so sweet.
We also got the chance to go to the Macy's 8th floor display, that is a special tradition for your daddy and I. This year we went with your Auntie Jackie and Uncle Tom, and Gavin. You slept through the whole thing, but we were glad we could bring you anyways. We had a good time hanging out and drinking coffee afterwards. We can't wait for the rest of our Christmas fun coming up!
You rolled over...
Near the end of November, you started rolling over! Daddy saw you go both ways...first tummy to back, and then back to tummy. Unfortunately, I missed the first couple times, as I was on my way from work, but I eventually saw you. Just this week, you've been hitting a huge growth spurt, and along with it came TONS of rolling. We can hardly keep you on your back now! Such a big girl!!
You were a rockstar at daycare...
As I said last month, I headed back to work and you headed to daycare. It took a little bit for all of us to adjust, but now you are doing such a great job. We can't tell you how proud we are when we get the daily report from Magna and it says you were happy, content, and had a perfect day. It's so reassuring to know that you are doing so well there. :-)
You've grown and changed a lot too...
You are changing by leaps and bounds! It feels like every week you have a new trick you've learned. What fun!
You continue to be SUPER alert and interactive. You love to "talk" back and forth and are almost constantly on the move. You kick your legs and wave your arms around, and squeal with delight.
You have your 4th month doctors appointment soon. We are eager to see how big you've grown, and what the doctor has to say. I think you must weigh around 15 pounds? You are definitely a lot longer, as the length is always how you grow out of clothes first. You have lots of 0-3 months pants have become highwaters...practically overnight!
You aren't wearing many 0-3 month clothes these days. There are still some 3 month clothes you wear, but mostly 3-6 month and 6 month. I think we are always surprised to take out 6 month clothes and realize they really do fit...a little bit still, but they fit. You've been in size 2 diapers for a couple weeks. It's crazy to think back to your tiny little newborn diapers. How much you have grown already!
You continue to love sucking on your hands and fingers. You also have discovered a love of faces and hair. You love grabbing our faces, and you often find my hair, pulling on it and twirling it around in your hand.
Your new sound as of late is growling. It's this cute little low growly, smiley sound. You will have "conversations" with people back and forth when they growl or coo at you. This is a favorite of grandpa's!
It's been another great month, watching you grow and develop by leaps and bounds. We look very much forward to the Christmas season approaching to our first Christmas as a family of three!
We love you, Linnea Beth!
Mom and Dad
