Monday, November 9, 2009

4 months old

Riley is a whopping 4 months old today. It's completely amazing to me that it's been that long already. She's getting to be such a big girl. She's trying to roll over and "standing" with help and even laughing. And, she actually said "mama" a few days ago. I know she has no idea what she said and probably won't say it again for months, but I know I'm not crazy. Her daddy heard it too, and we were both stunned. We don't discuss it though because babies are suppose to say "dada" first!

(She loves her mama)


We have her 4 month checkup tomorrow which means shots. I hope she does okay with them :-( We will also find out how long she is now. I figure she's pretty close to the 50th percentile bc she seems so very long. It's that length that is making her harder to hold now too. And her bouncy feet probably add to the difficulty as well.

I am still completely enamoured with her (and so is her daddy). When I hold onto her in the evenings I find myself thinking how I might be able to hold her tighter - just to let her feel how much I love her. I have no idea how to explain the feeling any better. I feel so blessed. My prayer is that each of you get to feel this way too. I can imagine no greater gift.
Pictures from this month....so cute!!!


4 comments:

Amanda said...

It's amazing they are 4 months old! Hope your appointment goes well tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how big she is. I think it may be harder on us than on them:)...last time I cried through her shots - actually Keith and the nurse ask me if I needed to step out but I told them I could not b/c I needed to hold her hand:). Our appt is not until next Tuesday b/c of Keith's schedule lately.

Never forgetting Gregory said...

Wow! 4 months old! I am feeling the same joy as you, except that Gwen is almost 3 months! I know what you mean about it being tough to hold onto them because of length! So glad Riley is doing well. I bet your heart just melted when you heard her say mama...even if it was an accident!

Michele said...

Wow... 4 months old already! Let me say it again: wow!!!

Amanda said...

Makes me so happy to read this post. And I cant wait till I can make posts like this as well. 30 days to go... I can hardly wait :D Getting so excited but still scared. One day at a time :D