4 months

It's that time again... Goldie is four months! I can't believe it. She is growing so fast I literally can't keep up. She is always making me smile with her cute little personality.

Weight: 14 lbs 9 oz 60%- doubled since birth! She is totally thinning out though.

Length: 25.5 in 90% (obviously she gets her height from daddy) She has such a long body, and a high bum crack :) then short little legs!

Head Cir.: 41.6 cm 80%

Eyes: The bluest blue! They are so beautiful. She has perfectly curled long eyelashes too! I wonder if they will stay this blue.

Hair: light brown, or dark blonde... Sometimes it looks brown sometimes it looks blonde...  oh the mystery!!

Clothes: 0-3 bottoms, 3-6 tops, size 2 diapers.

Milestones: 

- takes steps on her own.

- is so close to sitting up by herself. She pulls herself up then will just balance in some sort of ab exercise. Sits in a bumbo.

- starting to sleep better... but is still inconsistent. Usually wakes up twice a night, but is getting better. Still takes like 20 min naps though. Help! I can't get anything done haha. She doesn't want to miss anything.

- ears pierced! Ah!

- So close to rolling. She gets stuck on her side. She always seems to roll when I'm not looking!

- Grabs at faces, toys, binki and now food and drinks.

- Can take her binki out and put it in


Likes:

- grabbing her toes- now she's trying to put them in her mouth!

- talking. Sorry Scotty you are going to have two chatterboxes now ;)

- still so fascinated with water.

- kicking when she is excited

- toys. Anything is a toy that she can suck on.

- dancing and music.

- her binki for bed

- nursing. She loves looking at me and smiling and always has to have a tight grip on my shirt.

- kisses. She now grabs your face to give you a big wet one.

- blowing spit bubbles. So. Much. Slobber.

- food. She really wants some! Scott thinks its funny to let her lick food... it is pretty cute to see her little tongue go crazy. We get to try rice cereal this month!

- still loves standing up. She freaks when I try to hold her like a baby.

- smiling at herself in the mirror

- tummy sleeper... just like mama and daddy!


Baby girl you are growing up so fast! We love you so much!

Have you seen a better pouty face?? I'm in trouble!

Heyyy!

After her early morning feeding.... So tired!

Trying so hard to sit up!

remembering

I know that every post I make I say I want time to slow down... because I do. My baby is coming up on four months-- which is so exciting-- but so sad at the same time! How can I have a four month old baby!? It feels like I just had her yesterday. I find myself thinking about that day(s) a lot. It was by far one of the most incredible days of my life. I loved EVERYTHING about it. Even the long labor. And I will just say it... I miss it!!! I know crazy.. but meeting Goldie for the first time was amazing. And every day since then has been amazing. She was the most beautiful little thing I have ever seen (I know I'm biased.. but still). Holding her for the first time is an indescribable feeling. I mean I still can't believe that she is mine! How did we score with such a great baby?! I cry all the time because she is/was just so dang cute!

It is so fun watching her grow and develop a personality. She continues to amaze me how strong she is, and how she can make my heart melt with just one little smile. I just want to soak everything up every day... and remember the way she smiles and batts her eyelashes or the way she kicks her legs when she's happy. To me she is the most perfect baby in the world. I just want her to be little forever, but the same time grow and fulfill her potential. I will always have a special place in my heart for the little girl that made me a mama, the best full time job I will ever have. I LOVE you to the moon and back miss Goldie Sue.

Blessing

Our pretty girl was blessed on Sunday. Scott gave such a sweet blessing. My dad was saying that the whole time she was smiling and talking through her blessing... she knew it was her day.. and she was surrounded by all her favorite guys!  It was a beautiful day and one I will remember. Goldie looked so beautiful in her white dress. Being a mom makes you so much more emotional... everything that Goldie does makes me so happy/sad because that means she's growing up. I can see why people have more than one kid... babies grow up so fast. Too fast.

I am just so grateful to have a husband that could bless Goldie, and have an eternal family. Goldie girl... you are going to do so much good in the world. You already have in our little family. We love you and love that you made us parents. You are such a sweetheart.

Great Papa Dave's famous trick! You got up your first time you tough girl!

pretty girl!

Godlie's great grandparents: Dave and Susie

Grandma Jen and Papa Larry

Grandma Ann and Grandpa Dudley not pictured

We love you precious angel. Happy Blessing Day. 

3 months

Goldie you are three months!! How did that happen!? You have SO much personality and are such a fun, social baby. I enjoy being your mom so much... that sometimes when you do something new- I cry. But that's okay it's just too cute. You have become so curious and stick everything in your mouth. You grab at things, then stick them straight in your mouth. You have been laughing for a while now... it is the cutest thing... a little nervous giggle! You are so strong... and you always have been. You think you are a big girl and don't like being held like a baby, you want to sit or stand up. You roll over randomly, and are always trying to sit up by yourself. We love you so much miss Goldie Sue, and enjoy watching you learn and grow.

 You LOVE:

- Sucking on anything. Hands, binki, toys, people's fingers... whatever is within reach.

- Bath time. Still kicking and LOVING the water.

- Holding hands and cuddle.

- Men. You little flirt you. You smile and batt those long, curled lashes of yours.

- Standing up. You really flex those little cheeks to make yourself stand tall!

- Talking. Oh my goodness jabber-jaws you have found your voice (you talk as much as mommy!)

- Toys. Especially your ball with the holes in it so you can grab it easier... it doesn't quite fit in your mouth though... and that makes you mad.

- Attention. You are the happiest baby in the world as long as you are being looked at and talked to.

- Noise. Music, basketball games... anything.

- The car. Our little travel and shopping buddy!


You DON'T LIKE:

- Being alone. It's okay I don't either.

- The camera. Just smile for me sometimes! (right as I get my phone out my smiley girl gets a straight face.)

- Women with dark hair. Sorry mom! She loves you it just takes time to warm up. She gets the saddest little frown when people with dark hair hold her. It's funny.

- Going to sleep. You throw a huge fit right as I get ready to rock you to sleep. Then you wear yourself out and give up. You just don't want to miss out on anything!