4 Months

So as I went to make this post I realized that I've taken more video than pictures lately. Oops. They don't scrapbook as well, but they sure a fun to watch. Jacob has now hit what I refer to as "the fun stage." He is all smiles and has been laughing quite a bit. I love it. There is nothing like a baby's laugh. He can hold his toys pretty well now and seems to try and get as much drool on me and his toys as possible. A major change the past month has been that Jacob is now napping in his bed!!! I absolutely love my new found freedom and wonder how I ever got anything done before. But oh do I miss all that snuggle time! He is so yummy and if I could I would hug and kiss him for hours.

Emily continues to be a great big sister and adore her little brother. Jacob is now taking a bigger interest in his sister and loves to watch her run around and play. Emily is pretty good at getting him to smile and laugh. She is also an awesome helper. If I turn my back for a second she is right there with his bottle or a spoon to feed him. She's also very good at racing for a burp cloth when she sees him drooling... and it happens a lot!

We had his 4 month check up on the 12th. Jacob's happy and healthy and continuing to grow like a weed. He's still 75% in height (25") and is now 90% in weight - coming in at 16 lbs 1 oz. After hitting a growth spurt at about 3 1/2 months we started him on rice cereal.

I LOVE it when he sticks out his lips! It's my favorite.

He's now happily enjoying sweet potatoes, squash, applesauce, pears, and oatmeal. He is not a fan of peas however. And I think I have to agree with Jeff on this one - I don't blame him.

We still don't see much interest in rolling and I'm wondering if he's going to master sitting first. He LOVES it and is always pulling himself up straighter. He doesn't have all the trunk coordination and balance yet, but he's getting there. He also loves to talk - especially when it nears bedtime. I love listening to him go on and on. He still has such a little husky voice.