Saturday, February 19, 2011

Four Months but really One Year


Yes, it has been FOUR MONTHS!  We totally cannot believe it!  The time has gone by sooo fast!  Actually ONE YEAR ago around this time we found out that little Caroline would be coming into our lives! It was truly one of the most special moments we have ever experienced when we realized we had a little baby growing inside of my belly!  And now she is FOUR MONTHS old!

This past month Caroline has grown so much.  Here are some highlights:

-Her most favorite thing to do is to stand while holding her hands... she LOVES this and won't let you put her down!  She is so little but so strong!!
-She continues to love playing with her hands and is getting better at grasping and holding onto things like her rattle and play rings
-Caroline continues to absolutely LOVE her mobile and she enjoys winding down to some mobile play time before going down for a nap
-Her naps are slowly but surely getting longer and more defined ... she is also starting to sleep longer at night which we really appreciate!  And of course she needs that sleep to process all that she is starting to learn!
-She is starting to look around more and more and become more aware of her surroundings... she LOVES to look at Briley... I think "Briley" or something similar to the name is going to be her first word!
-Caroline's neck and head are getting so strong... she loves sitting propped up on her boppy while watching mommy dance and sing to her and cook in the evenings
-She continues to talk more and more and she is realizing how loud she really can be!  Sometimes I think it even takes her by surprise!
-She loves her Mr. Gibbers toy (named by Caroline herself!) and wakes up in the mornings gabbing at him
-Caroline is starting to roll onto her sides and from tummy and back
-She had her first laugh on February 1st... still waiting for that uncontrollable giggle!
-Loves to look at herself in the mirror!

What a month!  This next month will be a big month as she will start to get even stronger... hopefully we can introduce her to some new toys like her exersaucer, Johnny Jump Up and Bumpo!  We love you Caroline!  Happy Four Months/1 Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!