Has it really been a month since I last posted? I have so much to update you all on. First off, Lanier is now 4-1/2 months old! Wow how the time has just flown by. We went to her well check up at the pediatrician and she is doing great...still in the 75-95 percentiles for height and weight. (25 inches long, 15 pounds). She is sleeping pretty well...still waking at about 5 every morning but goes right back to sleep. I feel so lucky after talking to other moms that Lanier is still the snuggliest baby ever. She loves to tuck her head into the crook of your neck and just lay quietly. I rock her before putting her down for a nap now, not because she needs it, but because I so enjoy this time to snuggle. She is fascinated by faces and is constantly reaching to touch your eyes or nose. Whenever I go to get her out of her bed after a nap, she is so excited I can barely hold her, she's jumping and kicking so much! She is laughing now, especially when we tickle her or make loud, high pitched noises. I recently got out the doorway jumper just to see how she would like it, and she is really getting the hang of it and loves to hop around! She is talking more, and really is starting to notice everything around her. It's hard to keep her from getting distracted when I feed her because she always has her eye on something! She sits still now when I read her books or sing her songs..."The Wheels on the Bus" being her new favorite! Daniel and I are really enjoying this stage with her.
I have been so blessed to see my family so much the past two months. I was in Michigan for a week and then 2 weeks later Rachel and Katherine came down for a girls weekend! We had so much fun. Daniel watched Lanier the whole weekend so we could go to movies, out to dinner, and shopping of course! It was too cute walking in the house from a shopping trip and hearing Daniel giving Lanier a bath and getting her ready for bed. He took her everywhere with him, even to a party for the Master's he had planned to attend. Daniel is such a great dad. I know he loves Lanier so much and I feel lucky that he is my partner in raising her. Rachel also did the most adorable photo shoot of Lanier. I'll share some of those pics in a minute. I am positive she could be a professional photographer!
This week we have been busy! I hosted a playgroup on Monday and our group has grown so much, that I was forced to set blankets outside just to make room for everyone! I have realized that this group is definitely more for the mom's than the babies. In fact, Lanier was so fussy by the time everyone arrived that I put her down for a nap and enjoyed the time just catching up with the other moms. One of the perks of hosting I think! I also went to a consignment sale and got an awesome deal on some name brand clothes for Lanier. It has been hard to keep up with her growth spurts and to explain to her dad that shopping for Lanier is not going to end anytime soon.
Tonight, Daniel and I are going on a date! I am so excited to get out of the house and spend some alone time with him. We are getting a babysitter for Lanier, a high school girl that we know from Young Life. I'm actually excited for the babysitter to come and even decided to have her come earlier than normal so she could spend some time with Lanier while she is awake. My hope is that she can become a regular sitter for Lanier, will learn her quirks and cries, and begin to love her just as much as we do. I think it is so important for Daniel and I to continue our date nights and I will feel much more comfortable planning these nights out if we can find a consistent babysitter.
Here are some pictures from the past few weeks!
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| At the Doctor |
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| Playing Dress up |
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| We really need to work on manners in a dress! |
