Thursday, January 13, 2011

Four Months

Dear Ethan,

Well, this month is getting off to a bit of a rough start, but you're just as precious and lovable as ever. You came down with Daddy's cold at the beginning of the week, and it hasn't been fun for anyone. After teasing us with only waking up once on Tuesday night, you were back to waking almost every hour last night, and Mommy finally couldn't fight off the cold any longer, all in time for Mommy's first day back at school today.

In happier news, your babbles and raspberries are almost constant, and you smile at the slightest provocation (and sometimes without any). You're laughing more often, and twice now you've greeted me from your crib in the morning with a smile, something I never thought would happen. You're so strong, preferring standing to sitting and working on sitting on your own. You just need a bit more balance and you'll have it down!

You're fully transitioned to the crib now, though the four-month-wakeful and this cold have thrown a wrench in that at times, and I know it'll just be a matter of time before you're putting yourself to sleep and happily calling for us in the morning. You're growing so fast, both mentally and physically. You've already grown out of 3 month clothing, and I was so sad folding all those little outfits up and storing them yesterday. You've also grown out of all of your newborn cloth diaper stash, so this weekend I'll be prepping those for storage for your future little brother or sister. Don't worry; it won't be any time soon!

You're our little angel baby, and you've proved just how amazing your disposition is by continuing to smile and coo, despite a fever, stuffy nose, and congested chest. I hope you feel better soon (though with your four-month immunizations tomorrow, it might take a few more days), and I hope you know that, despite these days of no sleep and illness, your mommy and daddy wouldn't trade it for the world!

Love,
Mommy

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