Anna Claire is turning into a baby ...not so much newborn now! She is so smiley, sweet and go with the flow but will definitely tell you when she is ready for sleep or a change of scenery! This time last year is when we found out Anna Claire was going to be a part of our family... what a wonderful surprise and gift from God!
Here are some highlights from Anna Claire's 4th month:
-Anna Claire loves to look at faces .. sisters, mommy and daddy, grandparents, neighbors and babydolls!
-She continues to LOVE outside and her increasing wake times have allowed us to do a lot of playing and looking around!
-This month Anna Claire has found her voice! She loves to "screech" very very loudly especially when she's super excited! We are trying to teach her to respond a little bit more quietly but she's already learning she needs to be loud in this family in order to have a say!
-Anna Claire loves her hands! Hardly ever a moment you don't catch her with her hands in her mouth or grabbing a toy.
-Anna Claire had her first giggle this month! She is still working on the big laugh but loves to open her mouth really wide and smile.
-She is starting to grab everything! Mommy's hair, necklaces, clothing, her sisters
-Her wake time is increasing and we love being able to play with her more and more!
-Anna Claire is still not a huge fan of the car seat specifically on our trips to ballet but she is learning to go with it!
-She loves to read books with mommy and big sisters
-Anna Claire is a good night sleeper... likes to eat A LOT before bedtime and then wakes only once at night and waking up happy in the morning!
-Napping is still ergo/crib but next month we will be trying some self soothing so we will have longer crib time!
-Anna Claire loves her ball and to hold and lick it while she is propped up on her boppy or bouncer.
-Anna Claire enjoys hearing her mommy and sisters sing and her favorite is "Itsy Bitsy Spider"!
-She wants to sit up so much. She tries so hard and falls over but she is quite determined!
-She loves rolling to her side
Next month will be a biggie... starting rice cereal and trying out some new toys like the bumpo and exersaucer! Anna Claire you are such a great example of love, beauty and gentleness and determination. You amaze us more and more each day and teach us so much about life and love! Our hearts have grown bigger and our world has been changed for the best!
