Okay, everything needs to slow down a little. I can hardly stand that my baby girl is already 4 months old! Greta had her 4 month well check today and she's a whopping 12 lbs 9 oz (25th percentile) and is 24 inches long (55th percentile). She has gotten so, so tall in the last couple months. She's quickly catching up to her peers and you'd never know that she started out a mere 5 lbs. In so many ways I feel like a first time Mom with Greta - she's just so different from Holly. Their personalities are opposite in so many ways. Greta loves to be held and screeches for attention (literally screeches like a pterodactyl). She also likes to play with toys! It's so fun! Here's my darling baby getting bigger and bigger each month.
I packed up Greta's 0-3 month clothes. My throat hurt when I held up her preemie clothing - it all looks like doll clothes and was once a little on the big side but I can't really remember. I think not remembering makes me the saddest. I'm so grateful I have video and photos. Or else I'd be a real mess! Although, if I could have one wish granted I wish I could cuddle 5 lb Greta just once more.
I put Greta in my absolute favourite sleeper and snapped a bunch of photos before I washed it and tucked it away. Why don't babies stay little forever?
Holly can really get around the house these days. She's quite skilled with the kitchen chairs. She can get them anywhere and can get into anything and she loves it. Me? Not so much in love. Last week, she decided to help herself to some chocolate zucchini bread (made by a friend) that was on the countertop. I was in the office and I came into the living room/dining room because Holly was letting out exclamations of "YUM!" She was throwing her head back and saying "yum" like the zucchini bread was the best thing in the world. It was really good, so I don't blame the kid. At least she parked herself in her seat at the table right?
Holly had her first real temper tantraum Sunday night when we were putting her to bed. She screamed in her room for a while before settling down to sleep. I was so glad I peeked into her room before I went to bed. There she was, sleeping in a laundry basket at the head of her bed. She made sure to bring Susie, her doll, ducky and her pillow. I couldn't help but take photos. Who's kid is this?! And how did she think this up?!
Well, I got a little carried away with my adjustments and ended up making the pattern too big and I cut into my good fabric. Luckily, it fit Holly. Well actually, it's a bit too big for Holly even. I need to move the buttons and hopefully that will help. I learned a lot. I'm in the process of making a dress for Greta still. Photos to follow when it's done. I'm excited for my next project...
