April 23, 2012

Elliana Rose is 4 months old

Beautiful baby girl,

I know I always say this, but you are growing up so fast. You make me realize how lucky I am everyday. You are the reason I wake up every morning with a smile on my face. I can kiss your beautiful face all day, everyday.

We had a pretty eventful month. It was your 1st Easter and boy was the Easter bunny good to you :) We went and got your pictures done and we went to visit the Easter bunny. You didn't seem to mind her.

Talk about one spoiled little girl:

  • You got an adorable customized basket from the Andersons
  • You got a bunch of clothes and a stuffed bunny from Nana
  • You got a bounce a bout, a pair of shoes and a bunch of clothes from the Easter Bunny
  • You got your ears pierced from Mommy & Daddy
  • You got a cute romper from Aunt Cassie
  • You got a cute summer outfit from Aunt Caitybug
  • You got a cute stuffed bunny from Grandma & Grandpa


Your hair is lightening up and your eyes are still pretty light. But you are starting to get a nice bald spot in the back of your noggin & a little on the sides. Maybe your hair will come back dark like mama's. I love light eyes with dark hair!

Height: 25 inches (75%)
Weight: 14.4 lbs (60%)

Mama thinks your gonna be tall & lean, once you lose some of the lbs :)
We went to your 4 month check-up and you did really well with your shots. You only cried for a few seconds and then you fell asleep in daddy's arms.

Sleeping:
We have a new routine!!
Bathtime is 7:30pm. you <3 <3 <3 bathtime. You started turning your head so you could drink some of the bath water. Mom lets some of the water out so you can't get to it.......you get mad.
We then put your nightgown on & then pop you on the boobies :)
We get you down around 8:30pm.
Mommy & Daddy have some time to ourselves or finish tasks around the house we weren't able to complete.
Then right before we go to bed, mommy pops you on the boobs one last time. Usually around 11:00pm. &&& you sleep till about 6:30am feed, then go back to sleep till 8:30am!




Daily Routine:
"Morning time" is around 7:30-8:30
Mama will put you on the boob.
Then change you for the day!
Then plop you on the other boob.
We will have a small play session in bed for awhile until you are ready to take your first nap.
You usually go down around 10-11 and sleep for 3.5 - 4hours.
Then we will go do errands or have play time. This consists of tummy time, bumbo, round-about or just sitting and talking to eachother. You still HATE tummy time, unless it's on your changing table!



Milestones:
You are starting to mimic things we do.
When we stick our tongue out, you stick your tongue out.
When we talk to you, you talk back with your adorable coos & ahhs.

You can roll from your tummy to your back, but have not mastered the back to front roll yet.

I swear you are going to walk before you crawl. With our help you stand up and you start putting one foot in front of the other. If you could stand on your own, you would be outta here.

You reached and grabbed onto a toy for the first time. Daddy was playing with a ball and you decided to reach out and grab a hold.

Your toothless smile brightens up my day.

You are starting to realize your toes.

You tried waving to nonnie, daddy and I.

Diapers:
We went to Cosco to buy your diapers & wipes. They didn't have size 1 so we ended up getting you size 2. They are a little BIG on you but you will fit them pretty soon....

Clothes:
Your 0-3 month clothing section is about to retire...Just means mama will have to go shopping and get you some cute summer outfits! You are in your "3 month" clothing section and even some of your 3-6 month outfits.

Here is to another month and many many more filled with firsts, love, laughter and joy.

XOXO
yours truly, Mr. & Mrs. Johns

2 comments:

  1. OMG She is just so cute! I love that she is mimicking you guys! I cant believe its already been 4 months!!

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  2. I know, time flies by. She is getting more of a personality, so it's bittersweet for her to grow up.....

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