4 Months Old

Sam, you are four months old today!

You are such a big boy. We went for your appointment about a week and a half ago and you weighed 16.5 lbs (99%) and were 24 in long (just over 75%).

You have the chunkiest thighs. There are lots of rolls on your arms too. I just have so much of you to love on!

You wear a size 2 diaper. 

You are mostly in 3-6 month clothing.

We plan on starting rice cereal within the next week or so, but for now you have still only had breast milk.

You nurse every 3-4 hours during the day. At night you have gotten to where you will have a stretch that can go anywhere from 7-12 hours. I am so grateful for the longer nights of sleep! Occasionally we will still have some rough nights where you either take a long time to go to sleep or you wake up frequently; but those are getting fewer and farther between.

You smile and "talk" all the time.

Kirksey likes when you direct your attention to her.

You have a good big sister. She loves you so much. She likes to hold you as long as you aren't fussing. Once you start fussing she tells me to hold you.

You are pretty consistent on rolling from you tummy to your back.

You have such strong legs and love to stand, with our assistance of course.

You aren't quite to where you can sit by yourself but I don't think it will be too long until you can.

You are able to fall asleep almost anywhere. I hope this will continue.

We dedicated you our Lord and Savior this past Sunday. We had lots of family who all love you so much come to celebrate with us.

We love you so much and can't wait to see what God has in store for you!