4 months... late... again.

My Wittle Wilwian,

I tried to phonetically spell what we tend to call you around here. :)

You are such a BIG girl now! Daddy and I can't believe how much you are more like a girl than a baby! You are growing more hair, which makes you look older. The bigger you get, the more grown up your clothes seem, too!

You now giggle at full force. Just the other night you were giggling away at Daddy. Speaking of that -- you are starting to be OK with Daddy (knock on wood). In the past, it was only Mommy that you wanted. Now, Dad's ok to be around, too.

You have finally rolled over! You don't do it too often, but we aren't worried. At least we know you have the ability to do so.

Although we are proud of all your accomplishments, one thing that you had down pat is now my own personal nightmare.... sleeping at night. You sleep in your crib for about 3-ish hours, then it's in bed with us until you wake up around 4 and won't go to sleep again until you are in your swing. So, Mommy (& Daddy) have spent quite a few nights on the couch lately. Starting this past week, we are going through "Schedule and Sleep Boot Camp." I WILL get you back on a schedule. And you WILL like it...

I really am so proud of you and feel so honored to have you as my daughter. I love you very much.

Love,
Mommy

4 Month Stats:
Length: 25 1/2"
Weight: 14 lbs. 5 oz.

Our First Christmas Cards... How Will I Choose?

Well, it is the season to begin thinking about our family Christmas cards. In the past, I've made our cards by hand. However, that was time consuming as it was... let alone with a baby needing your attention all. the. time.

So, I saw a post promoting 50 free Christmas cards from Shutterfly. I've often visited the site and messed around, wanting to buy things, but never getting around to it. One of my friends proposed to his now wife by making a photo book from the site. I was sooo impressed with the quality! After seeing the 50 free card promotion, I knew I had to take advantage of it for our first Christmas as a family.

Here are a few of my favorites. I really like the simplicity and the multiple picture options!


I got to these designs by clicking here. And how cute would it be to get some birthday cards for our 1st birthday?? And maybe Grandpa and Grandma would like a calendar of all Lillian!?!

Visit here to see how I'm earning my 50 free Christmas cards from Shutterfly!

3 months!

Ugh, Lil. You are 3 months old!! (Yes, I'm running a little late on this.)

I don't want to admit it, but you are becoming such a big girl! You are forming such a personality. You have the best gummy grin ever and I just melt every time I see it. There are some new developments I should document:

• You are able to stand on our laps and can hold yourself up if we are holding your hands. You love doing this and would prefer this over being held like a baby, now.
  
• You can giggle if Daddy and I really get you happy and excited. It is a mixture between a snort/gag/laughter. We love it.
  
• Depending on the brand, you are wearing mostly 3 month clothes... but only because I don't want to put you into your 6-9 mo. clothes. I have had to a couple times because of the weather, but I didn't like it! It means I'll have to pack away more clothes that I'll never see my baby wear again. :( I might have to get over it soon since your 3 mo.s are getting a little snug on that body of yours!!
• We've figured out what nipples on the bottle you like, so you will drink from a bottle really well -- compared to how it was before, which was not at all. So I feel a lot better about leaving you with other people. Before, I was worried you weren't going to eat. Now, I know you will. Thank you!! Now, Daddy and I can go out and enjoy ourselves and miss you, not feel guilty.
  
• You are beginning to recognize me from across the room more often. You have known my voice for a while, but now when you see me, I can tell you know me. Same with Daddy -- although that's a little more of a new development. I think you've always known him, but he doesn't. I think you just preferred me since I was the one feeding you!
  
• You love playing on your back. We have recently started forcing you to stay on your belly longer during play time & you are getting much more used to holding up your head like a big girl!
  
• Bright colored toys are your favorite. You don't like bulky ones; the nice light ones that you can grab easily are your favs.
  
• You have started to go to bed less willingly. Unless we have a busy day & really tire you out, you scream yourself to sleep. You have to have your paci or you freak out...
  
• You have been going to bed around 8 and staying asleep until about 6:30. It's so nice for me to get a nice night's sleep!!
• You love to sleep with Mommy & Daddy in our bed. Some nights when you really put up a fight, you go to sleep with us and we put you in your bed after you are really out for the night.
  

You have your 4 mo. appointment in a few weeks, so I'll be able to post updated stats soon. I love you so much, Lilli. You really are my world. I can't imagine loving another child as much as I love and adore you. I think about you constantly. I even dream about you. I love that you love me & that you are so excited to see me. I can't wait to see how much you grow in the next month!!

Love you, Lil!
Momma