4 months old

Miss Charlotte Noelle turned 4 months old on April 23, 2012.  Yep, I'm a bit late with this post.  Wanted to wait until her pediatrician appointment though for her latest stats.  Isn't she the cutest? 

This was Charlee headed to her pediatrician appointment for her 4 month check up.  She looks a little nervous, huh?  Poor baby!  Mama hates seeing her get those shots!  Charlotte checked out wonderfully.  She's meeting all her milestones (smiling at us, recognizing voices, turning head to sounds and people, raising up on her elbows, etc.)  If you've seen these thighs lately, then you're not surprised to know that she's in the 98th percentile for her weight...

Hehe!  Almost looks painful doesn't it?  I loooooove to nibble on these little thighs though, and her neck, and her cheeks, and so on.  :)  On May 4th, Charlotte was 18 lbs (98%), 26 in. long (93%), and her head circumference was 43 cm. (90%).  Charlotte was super sleepy for a few days after her vaccines, but didn't seem to run a fever or act overly fussy.  Her next appointment will be at 6 months. 

Charlee is now upright enough to sit in her jumperoo.  She's been playing in it the last week or so and seems to really enjoy it for about 10 minutes at a time.  She's discovering the little toys along the sides and learning how to reach and grab for them. 

She also has been able to get outside more and more now that the weather is turning warmer.  Last week we spent some time outside in the grass for the first time.  She was grabbing handfuls of grass and exploring.  I love this look on her face!!  Love to see her learn and explore new things for the first time.  

Her personality is developing more and more each day.  She is just full of smiles!  She loves to stick out her tongue and wiggle it around as if she's discovering it for the very first time each time.  She just recently discovered her feet and is quite enamored by those as well.  She babbles and makes all kinds of sounds, loves to suck on her hands and fingers, and is beginning to drool quite a bit. 



Charlotte continues to be blessed by so many who love her, including her big brother MJ.  He is always excited to greet her each and every morning and is sure to shower her with kisses and knuckles throughout the day.  All she can reciprocate with are big smiles, but she definitely seems to love his attention!  These two are my world, and I'm so blessed by their lives!